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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.11, 4,366.38 and 1,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.11, 4,366.38 and 1,747.82 is: 2,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.11 : 4,366.38 = 1,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.11/4,366.38 = 1,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.11x = 4,366.38 × 1,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.11x = 7,631,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,657.21/3,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.95

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