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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.45, 4,376.63 and 1,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.45, 4,376.63 and 1,774.20 is: 2,448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.45 : 4,376.63 = 1,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.45/4,376.63 = 1,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.45x = 4,376.63 × 1,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.45x = 7,765,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765,016.95/3,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.41

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