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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.93, 4,163.29 and 1,758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.93, 4,163.29 and 1,758.19 is: 2,426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.93 : 4,163.29 = 1,758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.93/4,163.29 = 1,758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.93x = 4,163.29 × 1,758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.93x = 7,319,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,854.85/3,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.26

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