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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.22, 4,377.46 and 2,387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.22, 4,377.46 and 2,387.54 is: 3,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.22 : 4,377.46 = 2,387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.22/4,377.46 = 2,387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.22x = 4,377.46 × 2,387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.22x = 10,451,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,451,360.85/3,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.69

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