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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.44, 4,755.66 and 2,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.44, 4,755.66 and 2,977.76 is: 4,466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.44 : 4,755.66 = 2,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.44/4,755.66 = 2,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.44x = 4,755.66 × 2,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.44x = 14,161,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,214.84/3,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.65

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