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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.92, 4,339.96 and 1,747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.92, 4,339.96 and 1,747.66 is: 2,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.92 : 4,339.96 = 1,747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.92/4,339.96 = 1,747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.92x = 4,339.96 × 1,747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.92x = 7,584,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,774.49/3,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.75

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