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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.89, 4,365.98 and 1,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.89, 4,365.98 and 1,747.58 is: 2,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.89 : 4,365.98 = 1,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.89/4,365.98 = 1,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.89x = 4,365.98 × 1,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.89x = 7,629,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,868.76/3,163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.55

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