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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.96, 4,348.37 and 1,734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.96, 4,348.37 and 1,734.81 is: 2,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.96 : 4,348.37 = 1,734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.96/4,348.37 = 1,734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.96x = 4,348.37 × 1,734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.96x = 7,543,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,587.09/3,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.06

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