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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.44, 4,373.22 and 2,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.44, 4,373.22 and 2,178.16 is: 3,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.44 : 4,373.22 = 2,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.44/4,373.22 = 2,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.44x = 4,373.22 × 2,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.44x = 9,525,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,572.88/3,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.55

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