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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.99, 4,363.53 and 1,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.99, 4,363.53 and 1,764.74 is: 2,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.99 : 4,363.53 = 1,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.99/4,363.53 = 1,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.99x = 4,363.53 × 1,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.99x = 7,700,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,478.53/3,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.33

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