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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.50, 4,349.22 and 1,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.50, 4,349.22 and 1,754.25 is: 2,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.50 : 4,349.22 = 1,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.50/4,349.22 = 1,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.50x = 4,349.22 × 1,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.50x = 7,629,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,619.19/3,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.95

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