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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.16, 4,377.70 and 1,736.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.16, 4,377.70 and 1,736.62 is: 2,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.16 : 4,377.70 = 1,736.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.16/4,377.70 = 1,736.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.16x = 4,377.70 × 1,736.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.16x = 7,602,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602,414.82/3,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.61

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