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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.59, 4,350.53 and 1,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.59, 4,350.53 and 1,755.34 is: 2,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.59 : 4,350.53 = 1,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.59/4,350.53 = 1,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.59x = 4,350.53 × 1,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.59x = 7,636,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,628.80/3,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.34

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