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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.46, 4,739.99 and 1,774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.46, 4,739.99 and 1,774.42 is: 2,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.46 : 4,739.99 = 1,774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.46/4,739.99 = 1,774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.46x = 4,739.99 × 1,774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.46x = 8,410,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,712.33/3,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.23

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