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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.55, 4,382.91 and 1,917.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.55, 4,382.91 and 1,917.27 is: 2,645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.55 : 4,382.91 = 1,917.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.55/4,382.91 = 1,917.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.55x = 4,382.91 × 1,917.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.55x = 8,403,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,221.86/3,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.39

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