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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.67, 4,352.33 and 1,737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.67, 4,352.33 and 1,737.59 is: 2,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.67 : 4,352.33 = 1,737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.67/4,352.33 = 1,737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.67x = 4,352.33 × 1,737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.67x = 7,562,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,547.67/3,153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.02

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