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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.93, 4,348.18 and 1,734.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.93, 4,348.18 and 1,734.65 is: 2,393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.93 : 4,348.18 = 1,734.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.93/4,348.18 = 1,734.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.93x = 4,348.18 × 1,734.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.93x = 7,542,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,567.17/3,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.76

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