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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161, 4,362.18 and 1,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161, 4,362.18 and 1,763.72 is: 2,433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161 : 4,362.18 = 1,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161/4,362.18 = 1,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161x = 4,362.18 × 1,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161x = 7,693,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,664.11/3,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.93

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