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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.82, 4,159.77 and 1,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.82, 4,159.77 and 1,755.60 is: 2,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.82 : 4,159.77 = 1,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.82/4,159.77 = 1,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.82x = 4,159.77 × 1,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.82x = 7,302,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,892.21/3,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.33

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