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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.57, 4,361.36 and 1,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.57, 4,361.36 and 1,744.17 is: 2,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.57 : 4,361.36 = 1,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.57/4,361.36 = 1,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.57x = 4,361.36 × 1,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.57x = 7,606,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,953.27/3,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.83

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