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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.42, 3,045.86 and 1,757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.42, 3,045.86 and 1,757.33 is: 2,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.42 : 3,045.86 = 1,757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.42/3,045.86 = 1,757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.42x = 3,045.86 × 1,757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.42x = 5,352,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,577.93/2,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.62

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