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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.76, 4,777.40 and 1,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.76, 4,777.40 and 1,707.27 is: 2,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.76 : 4,777.40 = 1,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.76/4,777.40 = 1,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.76x = 4,777.40 × 1,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.76x = 8,156,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,311.70/3,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.43

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