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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.59, 4,344.89 and 1,751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.59, 4,344.89 and 1,751.25 is: 2,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.59 : 4,344.89 = 1,751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.59/4,344.89 = 1,751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.59x = 4,344.89 × 1,751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.59x = 7,608,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,979.86/3,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.63

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