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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.93, 4,369.74 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.93, 4,369.74 and 2,464.26 is: 3,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.93 : 4,369.74 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.93/4,369.74 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.93x = 4,369.74 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.93x = 10,768,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768,175.49/3,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.42

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