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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.70, 4,757.24 and 1,322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.70, 4,757.24 and 1,322.27 is: 1,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.70 : 4,757.24 = 1,322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.70/4,757.24 = 1,322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.70x = 4,757.24 × 1,322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.70x = 6,290,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,325.34/3,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.02

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