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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.36, 4,346.10 and 1,752.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.36, 4,346.10 and 1,752.11 is: 2,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.36 : 4,346.10 = 1,752.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.36/4,346.10 = 1,752.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.36x = 4,346.10 × 1,752.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.36x = 7,614,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,823.54/3,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.90

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