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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.34, 4,343.39 and 1,750.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.34, 4,343.39 and 1,750.09 is: 2,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.34 : 4,343.39 = 1,750.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.34/4,343.39 = 1,750.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.34x = 4,343.39 × 1,750.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.34x = 7,601,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,323.41/3,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.16

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