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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.70, 4,350.60 and 1,736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.70, 4,350.60 and 1,736.42 is: 2,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.70 : 4,350.60 = 1,736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.70/4,350.60 = 1,736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.70x = 4,350.60 × 1,736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.70x = 7,554,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,468.85/3,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.19

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