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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.35, 4,387.42 and 1,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.35, 4,387.42 and 1,763.04 is: 2,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.35 : 4,387.42 = 1,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.35/4,387.42 = 1,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.35x = 4,387.42 × 1,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.35x = 7,735,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,188.14/3,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.95

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