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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.06, 3,332.79 and 1,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.06, 3,332.79 and 1,751.10 is: 2,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.06 : 3,332.79 = 1,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.06/3,332.79 = 1,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.06x = 3,332.79 × 1,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.06x = 5,836,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,048.57/2,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.53

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