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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.61, 4,397.32 and 1,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.61, 4,397.32 and 1,770.27 is: 2,442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.61 : 4,397.32 = 1,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.61/4,397.32 = 1,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.61x = 4,397.32 × 1,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.61x = 7,784,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,465.28/3,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.87

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