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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.28, 4,379.89 and 1,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.28, 4,379.89 and 1,977.74 is: 2,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.28 : 4,379.89 = 1,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.28/4,379.89 = 1,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.28x = 4,379.89 × 1,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.28x = 8,662,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,283.65/3,172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.62

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