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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.62, 4,375.32 and 1,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.62, 4,375.32 and 1,754.22 is: 2,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.62 : 4,375.32 = 1,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.62/4,375.32 = 1,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.62x = 4,375.32 × 1,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.62x = 7,675,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,273.85/3,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.75

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