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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.56, 4,341.06 and 1,748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.56, 4,341.06 and 1,748.32 is: 2,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.56 : 4,341.06 = 1,748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.56/4,341.06 = 1,748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.56x = 4,341.06 × 1,748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.56x = 7,589,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,562.02/3,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.79

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