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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.30, 4,156.74 and 1,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.30, 4,156.74 and 1,753.56 is: 2,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.30 : 4,156.74 = 1,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.30/4,156.74 = 1,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.30x = 4,156.74 × 1,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.30x = 7,289,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,092.99/3,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.78

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