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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.47, 4,366.90 and 1,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.47, 4,366.90 and 1,748.08 is: 2,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.47 : 4,366.90 = 1,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.47/4,366.90 = 1,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.47x = 4,366.90 × 1,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.47x = 7,633,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,695.74/3,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.32

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