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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.24, 4,132.74 and 1,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.24, 4,132.74 and 1,753 is: 2,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.24 : 4,132.74 = 1,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.24/4,132.74 = 1,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.24x = 4,132.74 × 1,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.24x = 7,244,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,693.22/2,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.74

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