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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.46, 4,158.59 and 1,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.46, 4,158.59 and 1,753.04 is: 2,420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.46 : 4,158.59 = 1,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.46/4,158.59 = 1,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.46x = 4,158.59 × 1,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.46x = 7,290,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,176.24/3,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.01

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