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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.28, 4,362.39 and 1,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.28, 4,362.39 and 1,764.12 is: 2,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.28 : 4,362.39 = 1,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.28/4,362.39 = 1,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.28x = 4,362.39 × 1,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.28x = 7,695,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,779.45/3,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.39

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