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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.78, 4,157.66 and 1,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.78, 4,157.66 and 1,754.57 is: 2,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.78 : 4,157.66 = 1,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.78/4,157.66 = 1,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.78x = 4,157.66 × 1,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.78x = 7,294,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294,920.29/3,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.32

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