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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.56, 4,365.96 and 1,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.56, 4,365.96 and 1,766.52 is: 2,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.56 : 4,365.96 = 1,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.56/4,365.96 = 1,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.56x = 4,365.96 × 1,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.56x = 7,712,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712,555.66/3,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.94

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