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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.34, 4,374.83 and 1,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.34, 4,374.83 and 1,772.82 is: 2,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.34 : 4,374.83 = 1,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.34/4,374.83 = 1,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.34x = 4,374.83 × 1,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.34x = 7,755,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,777.26/3,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.36

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