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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.93, 4,178.79 and 1,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.93, 4,178.79 and 1,752.24 is: 2,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.93 : 4,178.79 = 1,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.93/4,178.79 = 1,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.93x = 4,178.79 × 1,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.93x = 7,322,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322,242.99/3,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.23

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