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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.12, 4,347.24 and 1,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.12, 4,347.24 and 1,733.94 is: 2,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.12 : 4,347.24 = 1,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.12/4,347.24 = 1,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.12x = 4,347.24 × 1,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.12x = 7,537,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,853.33/3,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.88

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