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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.24, 4,130.70 and 1,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.24, 4,130.70 and 1,751 is: 2,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.24 : 4,130.70 = 1,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.24/4,130.70 = 1,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.24x = 4,130.70 × 1,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.24x = 7,232,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,855.70/2,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.40

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