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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.02, 4,131.78 and 1,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.02, 4,131.78 and 1,752.02 is: 2,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.02 : 4,131.78 = 1,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.02/4,131.78 = 1,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.02x = 4,131.78 × 1,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.02x = 7,238,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,961.20/2,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.81

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