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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.38, 4,361.32 and 1,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.38, 4,361.32 and 1,763.13 is: 2,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.38 : 4,361.32 = 1,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.38/4,361.32 = 1,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.38x = 4,361.32 × 1,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.38x = 7,689,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,552.33/3,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.11

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