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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.08, 4,129.80 and 1,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.08, 4,129.80 and 1,751.36 is: 2,415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.08 : 4,129.80 = 1,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.08/4,129.80 = 1,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.08x = 4,129.80 × 1,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.08x = 7,232,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,766.53/2,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.69

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