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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.66, 4,347.78 and 1,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.66, 4,347.78 and 1,734.32 is: 2,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.66 : 4,347.78 = 1,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.66/4,347.78 = 1,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.66x = 4,347.78 × 1,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.66x = 7,540,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,441.81/3,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.29

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