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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.53, 4,347.41 and 1,734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.53, 4,347.41 and 1,734.18 is: 2,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.53 : 4,347.41 = 1,734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.53/4,347.41 = 1,734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.53x = 4,347.41 × 1,734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.53x = 7,539,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,182.80/3,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.99

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