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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.04, 4,348.44 and 1,734.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.04, 4,348.44 and 1,734.83 is: 2,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.04 : 4,348.44 = 1,734.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.04/4,348.44 = 1,734.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.04x = 4,348.44 × 1,734.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.04x = 7,543,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,782.42/3,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.06

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