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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159, 4,359.42 and 1,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159, 4,359.42 and 1,761.84 is: 2,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159 : 4,359.42 = 1,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159/4,359.42 = 1,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159x = 4,359.42 × 1,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159x = 7,680,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,600.53/3,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.34

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