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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.75, 4,343.91 and 1,750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.75, 4,343.91 and 1,750.50 is: 2,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.75 : 4,343.91 = 1,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.75/4,343.91 = 1,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.75x = 4,343.91 × 1,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.75x = 7,604,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,014.46/3,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.70

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