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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.45, 4,346.33 and 1,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.45, 4,346.33 and 1,733.06 is: 2,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.45 : 4,346.33 = 1,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.45/4,346.33 = 1,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.45x = 4,346.33 × 1,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.45x = 7,532,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,420.27/3,149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.67

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