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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.23, 4,380.33 and 1,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.23, 4,380.33 and 1,757.97 is: 2,425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.23 : 4,380.33 = 1,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.23/4,380.33 = 1,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.23x = 4,380.33 × 1,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.23x = 7,700,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,488.73/3,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.94

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