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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.91, 4,156.40 and 1,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.91, 4,156.40 and 1,753.70 is: 2,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.91 : 4,156.40 = 1,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.91/4,156.40 = 1,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.91x = 4,156.40 × 1,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.91x = 7,289,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,049.13/3,011.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.08

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