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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.87, 4,377.17 and 1,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.87, 4,377.17 and 1,755.56 is: 2,422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.87 : 4,377.17 = 1,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.87/4,377.17 = 1,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.87x = 4,377.17 × 1,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.87x = 7,684,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,353.90/3,171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.66

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