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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348 and 1,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348 and 1,753.52 is: 2,419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.72 : 4,348 = 1,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.72/4,348 = 1,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.72x = 4,348 × 1,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.72x = 7,624,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,304.96/3,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.86

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