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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.71, 4,363.25 and 1,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.71, 4,363.25 and 1,745.48 is: 2,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.71 : 4,363.25 = 1,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.71/4,363.25 = 1,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.71x = 4,363.25 × 1,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.71x = 7,615,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,965.61/3,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.81

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