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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.60, 4,376.78 and 1,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.60, 4,376.78 and 1,774.34 is: 2,448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.60 : 4,376.78 = 1,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.60/4,376.78 = 1,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.60x = 4,376.78 × 1,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.60x = 7,765,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765,895.83/3,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.57

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