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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.74, 4,383.66 and 2,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.74, 4,383.66 and 2,392.04 is: 3,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.74 : 4,383.66 = 2,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.74/4,383.66 = 2,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.74x = 4,383.66 × 2,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.74x = 10,485,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,485,890.07/3,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.87

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