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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.21, 4,362.56 and 1,744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.21, 4,362.56 and 1,744.98 is: 2,408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.21 : 4,362.56 = 1,744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.21/4,362.56 = 1,744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.21x = 4,362.56 × 1,744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.21x = 7,612,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,571.22/3,161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.12

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