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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.22, 4,377.27 and 1,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.22, 4,377.27 and 1,774.62 is: 2,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.22 : 4,377.27 = 1,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.22/4,377.27 = 1,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.22x = 4,377.27 × 1,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.22x = 7,767,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,990.89/3,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.76

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