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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.81, 4,164.85 and 1,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.81, 4,164.85 and 1,759.27 is: 2,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.81 : 4,164.85 = 1,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.81/4,164.85 = 1,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.81x = 4,164.85 × 1,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.81x = 7,327,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,094.27/3,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.95

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