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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.78, 4,349.40 and 1,754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.78, 4,349.40 and 1,754.50 is: 2,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.78 : 4,349.40 = 1,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.78/4,349.40 = 1,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.78x = 4,349.40 × 1,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.78x = 7,631,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,022.30/3,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.18

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