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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.51, 4,342.06 and 1,749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.51, 4,342.06 and 1,749.35 is: 2,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.51 : 4,342.06 = 1,749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.51/4,342.06 = 1,749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.51x = 4,342.06 × 1,749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.51x = 7,595,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,782.66/3,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.03

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