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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.97, 4,368.84 and 1,749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.97, 4,368.84 and 1,749.62 is: 2,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.97 : 4,368.84 = 1,749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.97/4,368.84 = 1,749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.97x = 4,368.84 × 1,749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.97x = 7,643,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,809.84/3,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.37

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