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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.50, 4,343.56 and 1,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.50, 4,343.56 and 1,750.26 is: 2,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.50 : 4,343.56 = 1,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.50/4,343.56 = 1,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.50x = 4,343.56 × 1,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.50x = 7,602,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602,359.33/3,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.36

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