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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.42, 4,351.59 and 1,737.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.42, 4,351.59 and 1,737.09 is: 2,397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.42 : 4,351.59 = 1,737.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.42/4,351.59 = 1,737.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.42x = 4,351.59 × 1,737.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.42x = 7,559,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,103.47/3,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.11

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