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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.64, 4,163.40 and 1,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.64, 4,163.40 and 1,757.80 is: 2,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.64 : 4,163.40 = 1,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.64/4,163.40 = 1,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.64x = 4,163.40 × 1,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.64x = 7,318,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,429.72/3,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.02

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