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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.36, 4,376.50 and 1,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.36, 4,376.50 and 1,755.06 is: 2,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.36 : 4,376.50 = 1,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.36/4,376.50 = 1,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.36x = 4,376.50 × 1,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.36x = 7,681,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,020.09/3,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.00

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