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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.38, 4,362.70 and 1,764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.38, 4,362.70 and 1,764.13 is: 2,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.38 : 4,362.70 = 1,764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.38/4,362.70 = 1,764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.38x = 4,362.70 × 1,764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.38x = 7,696,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696,369.95/3,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.50

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