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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.63, 4,759.40 and 1,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.63, 4,759.40 and 1,093.59 is: 1,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.63 : 4,759.40 = 1,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.63/4,759.40 = 1,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.63x = 4,759.40 × 1,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.63x = 5,204,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,826.78/3,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.03

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