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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.11, 2,415.20 and 1,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.11, 2,415.20 and 1,004.21 is: 1,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.11 : 2,415.20 = 1,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.11/2,415.20 = 1,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.11x = 2,415.20 × 1,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.11x = 2,425,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,379.19/1,750.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.85

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