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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.59, 4,376.80 and 1,755.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.59, 4,376.80 and 1,755.37 is: 2,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.59 : 4,376.80 = 1,755.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.59/4,376.80 = 1,755.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.59x = 4,376.80 × 1,755.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.59x = 7,682,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,914.36/3,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.42

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