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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,350.39 and 1,735.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,350.39 and 1,735.99 is: 2,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,350.39 = 1,735.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,350.39 = 1,735.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,350.39 × 1,735.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 7,552,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,230.82/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.57

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