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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.63, 4,166.79 and 1,760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.63, 4,166.79 and 1,760.71 is: 2,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.63 : 4,166.79 = 1,760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.63/4,166.79 = 1,760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.63x = 4,166.79 × 1,760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.63x = 7,336,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,508.82/3,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.61

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