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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.27, 4,352.90 and 1,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.27, 4,352.90 and 1,737.91 is: 2,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.27 : 4,352.90 = 1,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.27/4,352.90 = 1,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.27x = 4,352.90 × 1,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.27x = 7,564,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,948.44/3,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.32

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