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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.58, 4,376.90 and 1,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.58, 4,376.90 and 1,736.04 is: 2,395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.58 : 4,376.90 = 1,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.58/4,376.90 = 1,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.58x = 4,376.90 × 1,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.58x = 7,598,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,471.31/3,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.80

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