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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.55, 4,346.07 and 1,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.55, 4,346.07 and 1,733.22 is: 2,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.55 : 4,346.07 = 1,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.55/4,346.07 = 1,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.55x = 4,346.07 × 1,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.55x = 7,532,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,695.45/3,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.67

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