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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.74, 4,379.97 and 1,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.74, 4,379.97 and 1,994.46 is: 2,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.74 : 4,379.97 = 1,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.74/4,379.97 = 1,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.74x = 4,379.97 × 1,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.74x = 8,735,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,674.97/3,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.35

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