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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.09, 4,345.58 and 1,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.09, 4,345.58 and 1,751.75 is: 2,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.09 : 4,345.58 = 1,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.09/4,345.58 = 1,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.09x = 4,345.58 × 1,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.09x = 7,612,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,361.01/3,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.32

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