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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.74, 4,375.59 and 1,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.74, 4,375.59 and 1,773.50 is: 2,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.74 : 4,375.59 = 1,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.74/4,375.59 = 1,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.74x = 4,375.59 × 1,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.74x = 7,760,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,108.87/3,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.41

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