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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.65, 4,350.76 and 1,736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.65, 4,350.76 and 1,736.49 is: 2,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.65 : 4,350.76 = 1,736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.65/4,350.76 = 1,736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.65x = 4,350.76 × 1,736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.65x = 7,555,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,029.48/3,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.41

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