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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.91, 4,351.02 and 1,736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.91, 4,351.02 and 1,736.61 is: 2,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.91 : 4,351.02 = 1,736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.91/4,351.02 = 1,736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.91x = 4,351.02 × 1,736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.91x = 7,555,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,994.40/3,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.51

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