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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.37, 4,350.56 and 1,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.37, 4,350.56 and 1,736.34 is: 2,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.37 : 4,350.56 = 1,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.37/4,350.56 = 1,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.37x = 4,350.56 × 1,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.37x = 7,554,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,036.12/3,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.31

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