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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.84, 4,367.56 and 1,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.84, 4,367.56 and 1,767.58 is: 2,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.84 : 4,367.56 = 1,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.84/4,367.56 = 1,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.84x = 4,367.56 × 1,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.84x = 7,720,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,011.70/3,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.31

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