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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.75, 4,350.99 and 1,755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.75, 4,350.99 and 1,755.50 is: 2,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.75 : 4,350.99 = 1,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.75/4,350.99 = 1,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.75x = 4,350.99 × 1,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.75x = 7,638,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,141.19/3,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.70

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