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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.97, 4,367.46 and 1,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.97, 4,367.46 and 1,748.62 is: 2,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.97 : 4,367.46 = 1,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.97/4,367.46 = 1,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.97x = 4,367.46 × 1,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.97x = 7,637,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,027.91/3,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.99

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