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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.08, 4,349.80 and 1,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.08, 4,349.80 and 1,754.96 is: 2,421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.08 : 4,349.80 = 1,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.08/4,349.80 = 1,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.08x = 4,349.80 × 1,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.08x = 7,633,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,725.01/3,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.81

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