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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.41, 5,194.83 and 3,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.41, 5,194.83 and 3,173.18 is: 4,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.41 : 5,194.83 = 3,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.41/5,194.83 = 3,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.41x = 5,194.83 × 3,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.41x = 16,484,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484,104.69/3,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.81

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