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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.77, 4,350.83 and 1,736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.77, 4,350.83 and 1,736.41 is: 2,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.77 : 4,350.83 = 1,736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.77/4,350.83 = 1,736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.77x = 4,350.83 × 1,736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.77x = 7,554,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,824.72/3,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.25

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