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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.72, 4,367.47 and 1,748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.72, 4,367.47 and 1,748.42 is: 2,412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.72 : 4,367.47 = 1,748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.72/4,367.47 = 1,748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.72x = 4,367.47 × 1,748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.72x = 7,636,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,150.06/3,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.90

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