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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.58, 2,416.26 and 1,043.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.58, 2,416.26 and 1,043.22 is: 1,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.58 : 2,416.26 = 1,043.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.58/2,416.26 = 1,043.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.58x = 2,416.26 × 1,043.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.58x = 2,520,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,690.76/1,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.10

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