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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.63, 4,341.11 and 1,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.63, 4,341.11 and 1,748.38 is: 2,412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.63 : 4,341.11 = 1,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.63/4,341.11 = 1,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.63x = 4,341.11 × 1,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.63x = 7,589,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,909.90/3,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.84

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