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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.66, 4,357.56 and 1,760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.66, 4,357.56 and 1,760.42 is: 2,429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.66 : 4,357.56 = 1,760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.66/4,357.56 = 1,760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.66x = 4,357.56 × 1,760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.66x = 7,671,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,135.78/3,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.37

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