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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.98, 4,353.96 and 1,738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.98, 4,353.96 and 1,738.59 is: 2,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.98 : 4,353.96 = 1,738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.98/4,353.96 = 1,738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.98x = 4,353.96 × 1,738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.98x = 7,569,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,751.32/3,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.30

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