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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.95, 4,375.51 and 1,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.95, 4,375.51 and 1,754.44 is: 2,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.95 : 4,375.51 = 1,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.95/4,375.51 = 1,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.95x = 4,375.51 × 1,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.95x = 7,676,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,569.76/3,170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.91

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