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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.93, 4,722.33 and 1,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.93, 4,722.33 and 1,744.30 is: 2,615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.93 : 4,722.33 = 1,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.93/4,722.33 = 1,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.93x = 4,722.33 × 1,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.93x = 8,237,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,167.91/3,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.03

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