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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.33, 4,377.72 and 1,756.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.33, 4,377.72 and 1,756.07 is: 2,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.33 : 4,377.72 = 1,756.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.33/4,377.72 = 1,756.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.33x = 4,377.72 × 1,756.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.33x = 7,687,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,573.98/3,172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.32

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