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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.90, 4,758.21 and 1,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.90, 4,758.21 and 1,635.66 is: 2,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.90 : 4,758.21 = 1,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.90/4,758.21 = 1,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.90x = 4,758.21 × 1,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.90x = 7,782,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,813.77/3,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.04

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