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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.07, 4,349.88 and 1,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.07, 4,349.88 and 1,735.72 is: 2,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.07 : 4,349.88 = 1,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.07/4,349.88 = 1,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.07x = 4,349.88 × 1,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.07x = 7,550,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,162.84/3,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.30

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