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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.13, 4,349.93 and 1,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.13, 4,349.93 and 1,754.88 is: 2,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.13 : 4,349.93 = 1,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.13/4,349.93 = 1,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.13x = 4,349.93 × 1,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.13x = 7,633,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,605.16/3,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.73

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