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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.56, 4,361.82 and 1,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.56, 4,361.82 and 1,763.52 is: 2,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.56 : 4,361.82 = 1,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.56/4,361.82 = 1,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.56x = 4,361.82 × 1,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.56x = 7,692,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,156.81/3,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.80

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