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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.47, 4,365.62 and 1,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.47, 4,365.62 and 1,747.12 is: 2,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.47 : 4,365.62 = 1,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.47/4,365.62 = 1,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.47x = 4,365.62 × 1,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.47x = 7,627,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,253.28/3,163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.04

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