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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.89, 4,341.45 and 1,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.89, 4,341.45 and 1,748.64 is: 2,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.89 : 4,341.45 = 1,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.89/4,341.45 = 1,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.89x = 4,341.45 × 1,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.89x = 7,591,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,633.13/3,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.19

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