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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.14, 4,362.32 and 1,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.14, 4,362.32 and 1,763.90 is: 2,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.14 : 4,362.32 = 1,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.14/4,362.32 = 1,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.14x = 4,362.32 × 1,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.14x = 7,694,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,696.25/3,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.15

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