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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.80, 4,761.67 and 1,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.80, 4,761.67 and 1,420.28 is: 2,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.80 : 4,761.67 = 1,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.80/4,761.67 = 1,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.80x = 4,761.67 × 1,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.80x = 6,762,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,888.90/3,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.85

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