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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.26, 4,363.62 and 1,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.26, 4,363.62 and 1,764.92 is: 2,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.26 : 4,363.62 = 1,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.26/4,363.62 = 1,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.26x = 4,363.62 × 1,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.26x = 7,701,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,440.21/3,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.42

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