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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.47, 4,722.07 and 1,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.47, 4,722.07 and 1,763.76 is: 2,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.47 : 4,722.07 = 1,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.47/4,722.07 = 1,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.47x = 4,722.07 × 1,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.47x = 8,328,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,598.18/3,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.44

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