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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.32, 4,376.54 and 1,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.32, 4,376.54 and 1,774.08 is: 2,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.32 : 4,376.54 = 1,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.32/4,376.54 = 1,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.32x = 4,376.54 × 1,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.32x = 7,764,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,332.08/3,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.30

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