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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.60, 4,358.78 and 1,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.60, 4,358.78 and 1,761.32 is: 2,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.60 : 4,358.78 = 1,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.60/4,358.78 = 1,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.60x = 4,358.78 × 1,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.60x = 7,677,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,206.39/3,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.57

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