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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.68, 4,361.82 and 1,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.68, 4,361.82 and 1,744.39 is: 2,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.68 : 4,361.82 = 1,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.68/4,361.82 = 1,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.68x = 4,361.82 × 1,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.68x = 7,608,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,706.47/3,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.30

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