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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.06, 4,365.03 and 1,746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.06, 4,365.03 and 1,746.82 is: 2,410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.06 : 4,365.03 = 1,746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.06/4,365.03 = 1,746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.06x = 4,365.03 × 1,746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.06x = 7,624,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,921.70/3,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.62

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