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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.34, 4,361.22 and 1,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.34, 4,361.22 and 1,763.09 is: 2,433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.34 : 4,361.22 = 1,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.34/4,361.22 = 1,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.34x = 4,361.22 × 1,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.34x = 7,689,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,201.56/3,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.03

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