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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.37, 4,346.13 and 1,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.37, 4,346.13 and 1,752.12 is: 2,417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.37 : 4,346.13 = 1,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.37/4,346.13 = 1,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.37x = 4,346.13 × 1,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.37x = 7,614,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,947.87/3,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.93

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