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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.58, 4,152.84 and 1,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.58, 4,152.84 and 1,751.04 is: 2,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.58 : 4,152.84 = 1,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.58/4,152.84 = 1,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.58x = 4,152.84 × 1,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.58x = 7,271,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,782.39/3,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.21

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