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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.26, 4,151.94 and 1,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.26, 4,151.94 and 1,733.09 is: 2,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.26 : 4,151.94 = 1,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.26/4,151.94 = 1,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.26x = 4,151.94 × 1,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.26x = 7,195,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,668.18/3,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.18

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