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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.98, 4,375.76 and 1,754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.98, 4,375.76 and 1,754.58 is: 2,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.98 : 4,375.76 = 1,754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.98/4,375.76 = 1,754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.98x = 4,375.76 × 1,754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.98x = 7,677,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,620.98/3,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.21

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