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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.44, 4,376.50 and 1,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.44, 4,376.50 and 1,755.19 is: 2,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.44 : 4,376.50 = 1,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.44/4,376.50 = 1,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.44x = 4,376.50 × 1,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.44x = 7,681,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,565.50/3,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.11

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