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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.41, 4,382.82 and 2,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.41, 4,382.82 and 2,294.51 is: 3,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.41 : 4,382.82 = 2,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.41/4,382.82 = 2,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.41x = 4,382.82 × 2,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.41x = 10,056,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056,402.40/3,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.97

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