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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.37, 4,340.51 and 1,748.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.37, 4,340.51 and 1,748.09 is: 2,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.37 : 4,340.51 = 1,748.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.37/4,340.51 = 1,748.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.37x = 4,340.51 × 1,748.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.37x = 7,587,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,593.39/3,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.31

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