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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.92, 4,367.52 and 1,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.92, 4,367.52 and 1,767.70 is: 2,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.92 : 4,367.52 = 1,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.92/4,367.52 = 1,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.92x = 4,367.52 × 1,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.92x = 7,720,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,465.10/3,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.39

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