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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.15, 4,366.79 and 1,747.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.15, 4,366.79 and 1,747.97 is: 2,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.15 : 4,366.79 = 1,747.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.15/4,366.79 = 1,747.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.15x = 4,366.79 × 1,747.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.15x = 7,633,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,033.20/3,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.35

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