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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.59, 4,361.62 and 1,763.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.59, 4,361.62 and 1,763.34 is: 2,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.59 : 4,361.62 = 1,763.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.59/4,361.62 = 1,763.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.59x = 4,361.62 × 1,763.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.59x = 7,691,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,037.57/3,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.42

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