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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.89, 4,344.98 and 1,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.89, 4,344.98 and 1,751.64 is: 2,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.89 : 4,344.98 = 1,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.89/4,344.98 = 1,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.89x = 4,344.98 × 1,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.89x = 7,610,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,832.01/3,148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.99

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