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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.76, 4,346.64 and 1,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.76, 4,346.64 and 1,752.24 is: 2,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.76 : 4,346.64 = 1,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.76/4,346.64 = 1,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.76x = 4,346.64 × 1,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.76x = 7,616,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616,356.47/3,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.08

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