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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.66, 4,366.14 and 1,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.66, 4,366.14 and 1,747.60 is: 2,411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.66 : 4,366.14 = 1,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.66/4,366.14 = 1,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.66x = 4,366.14 × 1,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.66x = 7,630,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,630,266.26/3,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.85

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