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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.67, 4,375.54 and 1,911.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.67, 4,375.54 and 1,911.47 is: 2,637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.67 : 4,375.54 = 1,911.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.67/4,375.54 = 1,911.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.67x = 4,375.54 × 1,911.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.67x = 8,363,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,691.57/3,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.84

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