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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.52, 4,430.50 and 1,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.52, 4,430.50 and 1,738.52 is: 2,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.52 : 4,430.50 = 1,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.52/4,430.50 = 1,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.52x = 4,430.50 × 1,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.52x = 7,702,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,512.86/3,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.15

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