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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.75, 4,362.98 and 1,745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.75, 4,362.98 and 1,745.33 is: 2,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.75 : 4,362.98 = 1,745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.75/4,362.98 = 1,745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.75x = 4,362.98 × 1,745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.75x = 7,614,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,809.34/3,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.42

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