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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.90, 4,755.33 and 1,714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.90, 4,755.33 and 1,714.05 is: 2,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.90 : 4,755.33 = 1,714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.90/4,755.33 = 1,714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.90x = 4,755.33 × 1,714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.90x = 8,150,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,873.39/3,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.10

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