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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.74, 4,364.64 and 1,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.74, 4,364.64 and 1,746.50 is: 2,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.74 : 4,364.64 = 1,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.74/4,364.64 = 1,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.74x = 4,364.64 × 1,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.74x = 7,622,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,843.76/3,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.20

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