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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.98, 4,153.68 and 1,751.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.98, 4,153.68 and 1,751.42 is: 2,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.98 : 4,153.68 = 1,751.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.98/4,153.68 = 1,751.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.98x = 4,153.68 × 1,751.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.98x = 7,274,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,817.46/3,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.90

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