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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.69, 4,346.24 and 1,733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.69, 4,346.24 and 1,733.33 is: 2,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.69 : 4,346.24 = 1,733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.69/4,346.24 = 1,733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.69x = 4,346.24 × 1,733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.69x = 7,533,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,470.38/3,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.82

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