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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.01, 4,397.96 and 1,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.01, 4,397.96 and 1,770.76 is: 2,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.01 : 4,397.96 = 1,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.01/4,397.96 = 1,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.01x = 4,397.96 × 1,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.01x = 7,787,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,741.57/3,187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.59

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