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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.87, 4,348.24 and 1,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.87, 4,348.24 and 1,734.72 is: 2,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.87 : 4,348.24 = 1,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.87/4,348.24 = 1,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.87x = 4,348.24 × 1,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.87x = 7,542,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,974.56/3,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.93

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