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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.35, 4,365.10 and 1,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.35, 4,365.10 and 1,746.94 is: 2,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.35 : 4,365.10 = 1,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.35/4,365.10 = 1,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.35x = 4,365.10 × 1,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.35x = 7,625,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,567.79/3,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.60

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