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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.81, 4,361.75 and 1,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.81, 4,361.75 and 1,763.29 is: 2,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.81 : 4,361.75 = 1,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.81/4,361.75 = 1,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.81x = 4,361.75 × 1,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.81x = 7,691,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,008.35/3,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.24

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