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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.67, 4,047.02 and 1,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.67, 4,047.02 and 1,753.51 is: 2,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.67 : 4,047.02 = 1,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.67/4,047.02 = 1,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.67x = 4,047.02 × 1,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.67x = 7,096,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,490.04/2,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.81

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