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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.98, 4,164.70 and 1,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.98, 4,164.70 and 1,759.08 is: 2,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.98 : 4,164.70 = 1,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.98/4,164.70 = 1,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.98x = 4,164.70 × 1,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.98x = 7,326,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,040.48/3,017.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.46

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