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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.61, 4,163.37 and 1,758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.61, 4,163.37 and 1,758.41 is: 2,426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.61 : 4,163.37 = 1,758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.61/4,163.37 = 1,758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.61x = 4,163.37 × 1,758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.61x = 7,320,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,911.44/3,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.87

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