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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.85, 4,385.54 and 1,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.85, 4,385.54 and 1,761.52 is: 2,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.85 : 4,385.54 = 1,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.85/4,385.54 = 1,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.85x = 4,385.54 × 1,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.85x = 7,725,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725,185.69/3,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.95

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