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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.52, 4,339.44 and 1,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.52, 4,339.44 and 1,747.28 is: 2,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.52 : 4,339.44 = 1,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.52/4,339.44 = 1,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.52x = 4,339.44 × 1,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.52x = 7,582,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,216.72/3,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.25

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