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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.71, 4,157.77 and 1,754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.71, 4,157.77 and 1,754.16 is: 2,420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.71 : 4,157.77 = 1,754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.71/4,157.77 = 1,754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.71x = 4,157.77 × 1,754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.71x = 7,293,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,374.67/3,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.87

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