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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.99, 2,416.70 and 1,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.99, 2,416.70 and 1,230.35 is: 1,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.99 : 2,416.70 = 1,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.99/2,416.70 = 1,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.99x = 2,416.70 × 1,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.99x = 2,973,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,377.84/1,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.15

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