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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.06, 4,707.96 and 1,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.06, 4,707.96 and 1,752.40 is: 2,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.06 : 4,707.96 = 1,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.06/4,707.96 = 1,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.06x = 4,707.96 × 1,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.06x = 8,250,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,228.42/3,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.08

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