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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.14, 4,346.97 and 1,752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.14, 4,346.97 and 1,752.89 is: 2,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.14 : 4,346.97 = 1,752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.14/4,346.97 = 1,752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.14x = 4,346.97 × 1,752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.14x = 7,619,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,760.24/3,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.86

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