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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.70, 4,381.44 and 1,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.70, 4,381.44 and 1,917.15 is: 2,645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.70 : 4,381.44 = 1,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.70/4,381.44 = 1,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.70x = 4,381.44 × 1,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.70x = 8,399,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,877.70/3,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.05

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