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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.78, 4,377 and 1,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.78, 4,377 and 1,774.80 is: 2,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.78 : 4,377 = 1,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.78/4,377 = 1,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.78x = 4,377 × 1,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.78x = 7,768,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,299.60/3,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.19

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