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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.23, 4,362.48 and 1,763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.23, 4,362.48 and 1,763.98 is: 2,434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.23 : 4,362.48 = 1,763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.23/4,362.48 = 1,763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.23x = 4,362.48 × 1,763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.23x = 7,695,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,327.47/3,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.28

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