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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.30, 4,376.70 and 1,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.30, 4,376.70 and 1,755.09 is: 2,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.30 : 4,376.70 = 1,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.30/4,376.70 = 1,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.30x = 4,376.70 × 1,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.30x = 7,681,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,502.40/3,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.19

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