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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.88, 4,344.12 and 1,731.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.88, 4,344.12 and 1,731.54 is: 2,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.88 : 4,344.12 = 1,731.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.88/4,344.12 = 1,731.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.88x = 4,344.12 × 1,731.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.88x = 7,522,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,017.54/3,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.55

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