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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.51, 4,387.68 and 1,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.51, 4,387.68 and 1,763.19 is: 2,433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.51 : 4,387.68 = 1,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.51/4,387.68 = 1,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.51x = 4,387.68 × 1,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.51x = 7,736,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,313.50/3,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.18

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