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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.37, 4,398.57 and 1,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.37, 4,398.57 and 1,771.28 is: 2,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.37 : 4,398.57 = 1,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.37/4,398.57 = 1,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.37x = 4,398.57 × 1,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.37x = 7,791,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791,099.07/3,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.37

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