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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.28, 4,347.52 and 1,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.28, 4,347.52 and 1,753 is: 2,419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.28 : 4,347.52 = 1,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.28/4,347.52 = 1,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.28x = 4,347.52 × 1,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.28x = 7,621,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,202.56/3,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.21

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