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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.59, 4,346.26 and 1,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.59, 4,346.26 and 1,752.25 is: 2,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.59 : 4,346.26 = 1,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.59/4,346.26 = 1,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.59x = 4,346.26 × 1,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.59x = 7,615,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,734.09/3,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.01

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