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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.84, 4,344.08 and 1,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.84, 4,344.08 and 1,750.59 is: 2,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.84 : 4,344.08 = 1,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.84/4,344.08 = 1,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.84x = 4,344.08 × 1,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.84x = 7,604,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,694.25/3,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.85

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