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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.63, 4,361.70 and 1,744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.63, 4,361.70 and 1,744.35 is: 2,407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.63 : 4,361.70 = 1,744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.63/4,361.70 = 1,744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.63x = 4,361.70 × 1,744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.63x = 7,608,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,331.40/3,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.22

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