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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.82, 4,341.41 and 1,748.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.82, 4,341.41 and 1,748.57 is: 2,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.82 : 4,341.41 = 1,748.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.82/4,341.41 = 1,748.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.82x = 4,341.41 × 1,748.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.82x = 7,591,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,228.83/3,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.12

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