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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.07, 4,362.31 and 1,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.07, 4,362.31 and 1,763.82 is: 2,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.07 : 4,362.31 = 1,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.07/4,362.31 = 1,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.07x = 4,362.31 × 1,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.07x = 7,694,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,329.62/3,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.09

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