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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.76, 4,379.58 and 1,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.76, 4,379.58 and 1,776.24 is: 2,451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.76 : 4,379.58 = 1,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.76/4,379.58 = 1,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.76x = 4,379.58 × 1,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.76x = 7,779,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,185.18/3,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.09

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