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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.54, 4,375.30 and 1,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.54, 4,375.30 and 1,773.29 is: 2,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.54 : 4,375.30 = 1,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.54/4,375.30 = 1,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.54x = 4,375.30 × 1,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.54x = 7,758,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,675.74/3,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.11

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