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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.99, 4,342.68 and 1,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.99, 4,342.68 and 1,730.86 is: 2,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.99 : 4,342.68 = 1,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.99/4,342.68 = 1,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.99x = 4,342.68 × 1,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.99x = 7,516,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516,571.10/3,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.50

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