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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.32, 4,764.24 and 1,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.32, 4,764.24 and 1,717.08 is: 2,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.32 : 4,764.24 = 1,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.32/4,764.24 = 1,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.32x = 4,764.24 × 1,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.32x = 8,180,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,581.22/3,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.87

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