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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.92, 4,377.50 and 1,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.92, 4,377.50 and 1,994.18 is: 2,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.92 : 4,377.50 = 1,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.92/4,377.50 = 1,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.92x = 4,377.50 × 1,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.92x = 8,729,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,522.95/3,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.13

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