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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.06, 4,363.70 and 1,745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.06, 4,363.70 and 1,745.73 is: 2,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.06 : 4,363.70 = 1,745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.06/4,363.70 = 1,745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.06x = 4,363.70 × 1,745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.06x = 7,617,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,833.27/3,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.14

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