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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.92, 4,364.76 and 1,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.92, 4,364.76 and 1,746.52 is: 2,410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.92 : 4,364.76 = 1,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.92/4,364.76 = 1,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.92x = 4,364.76 × 1,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.92x = 7,623,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,140.64/3,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.16

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