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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.14, 4,366.49 and 1,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.14, 4,366.49 and 1,747.92 is: 2,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.14 : 4,366.49 = 1,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.14/4,366.49 = 1,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.14x = 4,366.49 × 1,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.14x = 7,632,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,250.09/3,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.11

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