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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.98, 4,361.85 and 1,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.98, 4,361.85 and 1,763.82 is: 2,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.98 : 4,361.85 = 1,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.98/4,361.85 = 1,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.98x = 4,361.85 × 1,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.98x = 7,693,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,518.27/3,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.90

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