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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163, 4,364.94 and 1,765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163, 4,364.94 and 1,765.75 is: 2,436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163 : 4,364.94 = 1,765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163/4,364.94 = 1,765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163x = 4,364.94 × 1,765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163x = 7,707,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,392.81/3,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.74

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