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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.12, 4,367.52 and 1,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.12, 4,367.52 and 1,748.79 is: 2,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.12 : 4,367.52 = 1,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.12/4,367.52 = 1,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.12x = 4,367.52 × 1,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.12x = 7,637,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,875.30/3,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.14

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