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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.46, 4,159.80 and 1,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.46, 4,159.80 and 1,755.42 is: 2,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.46 : 4,159.80 = 1,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.46/4,159.80 = 1,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.46x = 4,159.80 × 1,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.46x = 7,302,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,196.12/3,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.39

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