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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.42, 4,377.90 and 1,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.42, 4,377.90 and 1,775.17 is: 2,449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.42 : 4,377.90 = 1,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.42/4,377.90 = 1,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.42x = 4,377.90 × 1,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.42x = 7,771,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,516.74/3,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.71

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