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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,051.27 and 1,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,051.27 and 1,759.46 is: 2,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,051.27 = 1,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,051.27 = 1,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,051.27 × 1,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 5,368,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,563.46/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.18

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