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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.38, 4,770.38 and 1,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.38, 4,770.38 and 1,716.81 is: 2,575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.38 : 4,770.38 = 1,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.38/4,770.38 = 1,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.38x = 4,770.38 × 1,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.38x = 8,189,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,803.65/3,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.92

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