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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.14, 4,345.59 and 1,751.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.14, 4,345.59 and 1,751.89 is: 2,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.14 : 4,345.59 = 1,751.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.14/4,345.59 = 1,751.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.14x = 4,345.59 × 1,751.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.14x = 7,612,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,995.67/3,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.48

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