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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.86, 4,163.65 and 1,757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.86, 4,163.65 and 1,757.98 is: 2,426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.86 : 4,163.65 = 1,757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.86/4,163.65 = 1,757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.86x = 4,163.65 × 1,757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.86x = 7,319,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,592.61/3,016.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.23

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