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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.06, 4,346.91 and 1,752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.06, 4,346.91 and 1,752.78 is: 2,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.06 : 4,346.91 = 1,752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.06/4,346.91 = 1,752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.06x = 4,346.91 × 1,752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.06x = 7,619,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,176.91/3,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.74

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