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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.33, 3,217.62 and 1,759.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.33, 3,217.62 and 1,759.53 is: 2,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.33 : 3,217.62 = 1,759.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.33/3,217.62 = 1,759.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.33x = 3,217.62 × 1,759.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.33x = 5,661,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661,498.92/2,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.30

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