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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.45, 4,361.46 and 1,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.45, 4,361.46 and 1,744.20 is: 2,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.45 : 4,361.46 = 1,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.45/4,361.46 = 1,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.45x = 4,361.46 × 1,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.45x = 7,607,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,251.99/3,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.01

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