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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.89, 4,073.26 and 1,756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.89, 4,073.26 and 1,756.93 is: 2,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.89 : 4,073.26 = 1,756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.89/4,073.26 = 1,756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.89x = 4,073.26 × 1,756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.89x = 7,156,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,432.69/2,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.36

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