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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.03, 4,287.61 and 1,762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.03, 4,287.61 and 1,762.89 is: 2,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.03 : 4,287.61 = 1,762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.03/4,287.61 = 1,762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.03x = 4,287.61 × 1,762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.03x = 7,558,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,563.35/3,107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.73

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