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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.67, 4,364.37 and 1,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.67, 4,364.37 and 1,746.32 is: 2,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.67 : 4,364.37 = 1,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.67/4,364.37 = 1,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.67x = 4,364.37 × 1,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.67x = 7,621,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,564.80/3,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.85

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