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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.52, 4,346.40 and 1,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.52, 4,346.40 and 1,752.24 is: 2,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.52 : 4,346.40 = 1,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.52/4,346.40 = 1,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.52x = 4,346.40 × 1,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.52x = 7,615,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,935.94/3,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.13

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