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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.28, 4,374.99 and 1,773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.28, 4,374.99 and 1,773.03 is: 2,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.28 : 4,374.99 = 1,773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.28/4,374.99 = 1,773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.28x = 4,374.99 × 1,773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.28x = 7,756,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,988.52/3,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.78

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