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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.63, 4,350.62 and 1,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.63, 4,350.62 and 1,736.28 is: 2,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.63 : 4,350.62 = 1,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.63/4,350.62 = 1,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.63x = 4,350.62 × 1,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.63x = 7,553,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,898.83/3,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.06

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