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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.43, 4,361.33 and 1,744.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.43, 4,361.33 and 1,744.23 is: 2,407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.43 : 4,361.33 = 1,744.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.43/4,361.33 = 1,744.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.43x = 4,361.33 × 1,744.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.43x = 7,607,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,173.53/3,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.00

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