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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.38, 4,757.31 and 2,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.38, 4,757.31 and 2,344.50 is: 3,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.38 : 4,757.31 = 2,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.38/4,757.31 = 2,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.38x = 4,757.31 × 2,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.38x = 11,153,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153,513.30/3,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.50

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