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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.76, 4,161.03 and 1,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.76, 4,161.03 and 1,756.05 is: 2,422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.76 : 4,161.03 = 1,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.76/4,161.03 = 1,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.76x = 4,161.03 × 1,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.76x = 7,306,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,994.59/3,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.94

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