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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.59, 4,350.49 and 1,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.59, 4,350.49 and 1,755.25 is: 2,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.59 : 4,350.49 = 1,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.59/4,350.49 = 1,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.59x = 4,350.49 × 1,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.59x = 7,636,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,197.57/3,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.20

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