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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.06, 3,329.01 and 1,751.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.06, 3,329.01 and 1,751.91 is: 2,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.06 : 3,329.01 = 1,751.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.06/3,329.01 = 1,751.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.06x = 3,329.01 × 1,751.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.06x = 5,832,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,125.91/2,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.90

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