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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.08, 4,344.44 and 1,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.08, 4,344.44 and 1,750.80 is: 2,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.08 : 4,344.44 = 1,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.08/4,344.44 = 1,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.08x = 4,344.44 × 1,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.08x = 7,606,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,245.55/3,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.15

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