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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.65, 4,374.18 and 2,051.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.65, 4,374.18 and 2,051.61 is: 2,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.65 : 4,374.18 = 2,051.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.65/4,374.18 = 2,051.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.65x = 4,374.18 × 2,051.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.65x = 8,974,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,111.43/3,172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.59

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