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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.70, 4,158.68 and 1,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.70, 4,158.68 and 1,754.76 is: 2,421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.70 : 4,158.68 = 1,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.70/4,158.68 = 1,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.70x = 4,158.68 × 1,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.70x = 7,297,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,476.54/3,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.44

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