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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.62, 4,397.49 and 1,770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.62, 4,397.49 and 1,770.31 is: 2,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.62 : 4,397.49 = 1,770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.62/4,397.49 = 1,770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.62x = 4,397.49 × 1,770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.62x = 7,784,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,909.53/3,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.00

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