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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.98, 2,420.79 and 1,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.98, 2,420.79 and 1,335.69 is: 1,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.98 : 2,420.79 = 1,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.98/2,420.79 = 1,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.98x = 2,420.79 × 1,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.98x = 3,233,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,425.00/1,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.48

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