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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.22, 4,345.75 and 1,732.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.22, 4,345.75 and 1,732.67 is: 2,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.22 : 4,345.75 = 1,732.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.22/4,345.75 = 1,732.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.22x = 4,345.75 × 1,732.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.22x = 7,529,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,741.99/3,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.99

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