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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.76, 4,375.66 and 1,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.76, 4,375.66 and 1,773.50 is: 2,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.76 : 4,375.66 = 1,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.76/4,375.66 = 1,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.76x = 4,375.66 × 1,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.76x = 7,760,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,233.01/3,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.44

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