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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.64, 4,350.84 and 1,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.64, 4,350.84 and 1,755.36 is: 2,422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.64 : 4,350.84 = 1,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.64/4,350.84 = 1,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.64x = 4,350.84 × 1,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.64x = 7,637,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,290.50/3,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.51

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