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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.08, 4,363.86 and 1,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.08, 4,363.86 and 1,764.92 is: 2,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.08 : 4,363.86 = 1,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.08/4,363.86 = 1,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.08x = 4,363.86 × 1,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.08x = 7,701,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,863.79/3,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.70

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