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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.37, 4,377.88 and 1,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.37, 4,377.88 and 1,756.16 is: 2,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.37 : 4,377.88 = 1,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.37/4,377.88 = 1,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.37x = 4,377.88 × 1,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.37x = 7,688,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,254.46/3,172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.50

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