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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.07, 4,363.69 and 1,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.07, 4,363.69 and 1,764.82 is: 2,435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.07 : 4,363.69 = 1,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.07/4,363.69 = 1,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.07x = 4,363.69 × 1,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.07x = 7,701,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,127.39/3,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.47

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