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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.84, 4,349.49 and 1,754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.84, 4,349.49 and 1,754.59 is: 2,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.84 : 4,349.49 = 1,754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.84/4,349.49 = 1,754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.84x = 4,349.49 × 1,754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.84x = 7,631,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,549.91/3,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.30

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