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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.41, 4,375.16 and 1,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.41, 4,375.16 and 1,773.16 is: 2,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.41 : 4,375.16 = 1,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.41/4,375.16 = 1,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.41x = 4,375.16 × 1,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.41x = 7,757,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,858.71/3,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.96

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