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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.76, 4,365.92 and 1,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.76, 4,365.92 and 1,747.38 is: 2,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.76 : 4,365.92 = 1,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.76/4,365.92 = 1,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.76x = 4,365.92 × 1,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.76x = 7,628,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,921.29/3,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.35

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