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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.85, 4,189.48 and 1,759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.85, 4,189.48 and 1,759.98 is: 2,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.85 : 4,189.48 = 1,759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.85/4,189.48 = 1,759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.85x = 4,189.48 × 1,759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.85x = 7,373,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,397.42/3,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.77

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