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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.26, 4,340.34 and 1,748.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.26, 4,340.34 and 1,748.10 is: 2,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.26 : 4,340.34 = 1,748.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.26/4,340.34 = 1,748.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.26x = 4,340.34 × 1,748.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.26x = 7,587,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,348.35/3,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.31

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