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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.73, 4,365.96 and 1,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.73, 4,365.96 and 1,747.37 is: 2,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.73 : 4,365.96 = 1,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.73/4,365.96 = 1,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.73x = 4,365.96 × 1,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.73x = 7,628,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,947.53/3,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.38

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