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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.29, 4,351.48 and 1,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.29, 4,351.48 and 1,737.11 is: 2,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.29 : 4,351.48 = 1,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.29/4,351.48 = 1,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.29x = 4,351.48 × 1,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.29x = 7,558,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,977.67/3,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.18

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