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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.01, 4,154.94 and 1,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.01, 4,154.94 and 1,751.82 is: 2,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.01 : 4,154.94 = 1,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.01/4,154.94 = 1,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.01x = 4,154.94 × 1,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.01x = 7,278,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,706.99/3,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.36

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