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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.05, 4,346.76 and 1,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.05, 4,346.76 and 1,733.72 is: 2,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.05 : 4,346.76 = 1,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.05/4,346.76 = 1,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.05x = 4,346.76 × 1,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.05x = 7,536,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536,043.01/3,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.36

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