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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.28, 4,344.75 and 1,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.28, 4,344.75 and 1,751 is: 2,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.28 : 4,344.75 = 1,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.28/4,344.75 = 1,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.28x = 4,344.75 × 1,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.28x = 7,607,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,657.25/3,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.45

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