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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.85, 4,163.27 and 1,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.85, 4,163.27 and 1,758.04 is: 2,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.85 : 4,163.27 = 1,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.85/4,163.27 = 1,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.85x = 4,163.27 × 1,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.85x = 7,319,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,175.99/3,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.10

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