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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.82, 4,364.66 and 1,746.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.82, 4,364.66 and 1,746.59 is: 2,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.82 : 4,364.66 = 1,746.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.82/4,364.66 = 1,746.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.82x = 4,364.66 × 1,746.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.82x = 7,623,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,271.51/3,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.28

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