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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.88, 4,161.03 and 1,756.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.88, 4,161.03 and 1,756.14 is: 2,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.88 : 4,161.03 = 1,756.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.88/4,161.03 = 1,756.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.88x = 4,161.03 × 1,756.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.88x = 7,307,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,351.22/3,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.76

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