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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.44, 4,387.35 and 1,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.44, 4,387.35 and 1,763.11 is: 2,432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.44 : 4,387.35 = 1,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.44/4,387.35 = 1,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.44x = 4,387.35 × 1,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.44x = 7,735,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,380.66/3,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.94

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