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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.43, 4,363.01 and 1,745.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.43, 4,363.01 and 1,745.24 is: 2,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.43 : 4,363.01 = 1,745.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.43/4,363.01 = 1,745.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.43x = 4,363.01 × 1,745.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.43x = 7,614,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,475.58/3,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.55

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