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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.89, 4,399.43 and 1,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.89, 4,399.43 and 1,771.58 is: 2,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.89 : 4,399.43 = 1,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.89/4,399.43 = 1,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.89x = 4,399.43 × 1,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.89x = 7,793,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,942.20/3,187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.86

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