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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348.08 and 1,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348.08 and 1,753.56 is: 2,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.72 : 4,348.08 = 1,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.72/4,348.08 = 1,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.72x = 4,348.08 × 1,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.72x = 7,624,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,619.16/3,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.96

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