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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.21, 4,345.92 and 1,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.21, 4,345.92 and 1,751.96 is: 2,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.21 : 4,345.92 = 1,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.21/4,345.92 = 1,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.21x = 4,345.92 × 1,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.21x = 7,613,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,876.87/3,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.71

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