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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.95, 4,153.73 and 1,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.95, 4,153.73 and 1,751.24 is: 2,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.95 : 4,153.73 = 1,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.95/4,153.73 = 1,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.95x = 4,153.73 × 1,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.95x = 7,274,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,178.13/3,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.71

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