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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.51, 4,340.69 and 1,748.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.51, 4,340.69 and 1,748.35 is: 2,412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.51 : 4,340.69 = 1,748.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.51/4,340.69 = 1,748.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.51x = 4,340.69 × 1,748.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.51x = 7,589,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,036.62/3,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.66

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