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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.92, 4,377.48 and 1,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.92, 4,377.48 and 1,774.58 is: 2,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.92 : 4,377.48 = 1,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.92/4,377.48 = 1,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.92x = 4,377.48 × 1,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.92x = 7,768,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,188.46/3,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.05

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