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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.75, 4,361.77 and 1,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.75, 4,361.77 and 1,744.38 is: 2,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.75 : 4,361.77 = 1,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.75/4,361.77 = 1,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.75x = 4,361.77 × 1,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.75x = 7,608,584.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,584.35/3,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.21

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