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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.92, 4,362.36 and 1,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.92, 4,362.36 and 1,764 is: 2,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.92 : 4,362.36 = 1,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.92/4,362.36 = 1,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.92x = 4,362.36 × 1,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.92x = 7,695,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,203.04/3,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.48

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