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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.94, 4,364.78 and 1,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.94, 4,364.78 and 1,746.73 is: 2,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.94 : 4,364.78 = 1,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.94/4,364.78 = 1,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.94x = 4,364.78 × 1,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.94x = 7,624,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,083.44/3,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.44

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