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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.92, 4,363.52 and 1,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.92, 4,363.52 and 1,764.76 is: 2,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.92 : 4,363.52 = 1,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.92/4,363.52 = 1,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.92x = 4,363.52 × 1,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.92x = 7,700,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,565.56/3,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.41

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