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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.71, 4,368.65 and 1,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.71, 4,368.65 and 1,749.49 is: 2,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.71 : 4,368.65 = 1,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.71/4,368.65 = 1,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.71x = 4,368.65 × 1,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.71x = 7,642,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,887.65/3,165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.28

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