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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.55, 4,347.78 and 1,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.55, 4,347.78 and 1,753.30 is: 2,419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.55 : 4,347.78 = 1,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.55/4,347.78 = 1,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.55x = 4,347.78 × 1,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.55x = 7,622,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,940.94/3,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.56

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