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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.41, 4,387.62 and 1,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.41, 4,387.62 and 1,763.12 is: 2,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.41 : 4,387.62 = 1,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.41/4,387.62 = 1,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.41x = 4,387.62 × 1,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.41x = 7,735,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,900.57/3,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.12

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