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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.35, 4,379.39 and 1,757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.35, 4,379.39 and 1,757.19 is: 2,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.35 : 4,379.39 = 1,757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.35/4,379.39 = 1,757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.35x = 4,379.39 × 1,757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.35x = 7,695,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,434.54/3,173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.02

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