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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.52, 4,073.54 and 1,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.52, 4,073.54 and 1,756.58 is: 2,424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.52 : 4,073.54 = 1,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.52/4,073.54 = 1,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.52x = 4,073.54 × 1,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.52x = 7,155,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,469.74/2,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.33

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