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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.65, 4,361.64 and 1,744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.65, 4,361.64 and 1,744.29 is: 2,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.65 : 4,361.64 = 1,744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.65/4,361.64 = 1,744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.65x = 4,361.64 × 1,744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.65x = 7,607,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,965.04/3,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.09

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