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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.08, 4,755.30 and 2,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.08, 4,755.30 and 2,016.76 is: 3,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.08 : 4,755.30 = 2,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.08/4,755.30 = 2,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.08x = 4,755.30 × 2,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.08x = 9,590,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,298.83/3,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.39

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