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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.37, 4,357.37 and 1,760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.37, 4,357.37 and 1,760.12 is: 2,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.37 : 4,357.37 = 1,760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.37/4,357.37 = 1,760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.37x = 4,357.37 × 1,760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.37x = 7,669,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,494.08/3,157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.08

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