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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.37, 4,375.06 and 1,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.37, 4,375.06 and 1,753.94 is: 2,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.37 : 4,375.06 = 1,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.37/4,375.06 = 1,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.37x = 4,375.06 × 1,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.37x = 7,673,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,603.00/3,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.42

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