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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.65, 4,387.69 and 1,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.65, 4,387.69 and 1,763.20 is: 2,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.65 : 4,387.69 = 1,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.65/4,387.69 = 1,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.65x = 4,387.69 × 1,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.65x = 7,736,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,375.01/3,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.09

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