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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.06, 4,154.66 and 1,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.06, 4,154.66 and 1,752.32 is: 2,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.06 : 4,154.66 = 1,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.06/4,154.66 = 1,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.06x = 4,154.66 × 1,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.06x = 7,280,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,308.58/3,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.85

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