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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.45, 4,343.38 and 1,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.45, 4,343.38 and 1,750.20 is: 2,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.45 : 4,343.38 = 1,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.45/4,343.38 = 1,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.45x = 4,343.38 × 1,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.45x = 7,601,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,783.68/3,147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.22

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