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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.72, 4,362.86 and 1,745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.72, 4,362.86 and 1,745.31 is: 2,408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.72 : 4,362.86 = 1,745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.72/4,362.86 = 1,745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.72x = 4,362.86 × 1,745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.72x = 7,614,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,559.77/3,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.36

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