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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.04, 4,349.70 and 1,735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.04, 4,349.70 and 1,735.71 is: 2,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.04 : 4,349.70 = 1,735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.04/4,349.70 = 1,735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.04x = 4,349.70 × 1,735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.04x = 7,549,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,801.48/3,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.21

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