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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.76, 4,388.11 and 1,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.76, 4,388.11 and 1,763.48 is: 2,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.76 : 4,388.11 = 1,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.76/4,388.11 = 1,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.76x = 4,388.11 × 1,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.76x = 7,738,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,313.46/3,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.62

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