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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.92, 4,163.24 and 1,758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.92, 4,163.24 and 1,758.02 is: 2,426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.92 : 4,163.24 = 1,758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.92/4,163.24 = 1,758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.92x = 4,163.24 × 1,758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.92x = 7,319,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,059.18/3,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.00

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