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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.32, 4,159.65 and 1,755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.32, 4,159.65 and 1,755.43 is: 2,422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.32 : 4,159.65 = 1,755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.32/4,159.65 = 1,755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.32x = 4,159.65 × 1,755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.32x = 7,301,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,974.40/3,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.43

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