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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.44, 4,362.77 and 1,745.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.44, 4,362.77 and 1,745.22 is: 2,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.44 : 4,362.77 = 1,745.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.44/4,362.77 = 1,745.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.44x = 4,362.77 × 1,745.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.44x = 7,614,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,014.18/3,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.40

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