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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.02, 4,154.12 and 1,751.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.02, 4,154.12 and 1,751.61 is: 2,416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.02 : 4,154.12 = 1,751.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.02/4,154.12 = 1,751.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.02x = 4,154.12 × 1,751.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.02x = 7,276,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,402.51/3,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.59

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