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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.47, 4,351.59 and 1,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.47, 4,351.59 and 1,737.05 is: 2,397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.47 : 4,351.59 = 1,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.47/4,351.59 = 1,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.47x = 4,351.59 × 1,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.47x = 7,558,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,907.65/3,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.02

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