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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.58, 3,991.36 and 1,757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.58, 3,991.36 and 1,757.25 is: 2,425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.58 : 3,991.36 = 1,757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.58/3,991.36 = 1,757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.58x = 3,991.36 × 1,757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.58x = 7,013,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,801.98/2,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.59

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