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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.76, 4,399.16 and 1,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.76, 4,399.16 and 1,771.54 is: 2,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.76 : 4,399.16 = 1,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.76/4,399.16 = 1,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.76x = 4,399.16 × 1,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.76x = 7,793,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,268.05/3,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.75

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