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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.28, 4,346.04 and 1,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.28, 4,346.04 and 1,733.13 is: 2,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.28 : 4,346.04 = 1,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.28/4,346.04 = 1,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.28x = 4,346.04 × 1,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.28x = 7,532,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,228.41/3,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.73

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