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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.30, 4,758.88 and 2,997.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.30, 4,758.88 and 2,997.43 is: 4,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.30 : 4,758.88 = 2,997.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.30/4,758.88 = 2,997.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.30x = 4,758.88 × 2,997.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.30x = 14,264,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,409.68/3,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.55

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