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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.25, 4,348.73 and 1,753.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.25, 4,348.73 and 1,753.97 is: 2,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.25 : 4,348.73 = 1,753.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.25/4,348.73 = 1,753.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.25x = 4,348.73 × 1,753.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.25x = 7,627,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,533.19/3,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.48

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