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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.18, 4,159.44 and 1,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.18, 4,159.44 and 1,755.27 is: 2,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.18 : 4,159.44 = 1,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.18/4,159.44 = 1,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.18x = 4,159.44 × 1,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.18x = 7,300,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,940.25/3,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.20

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