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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.31, 4,581.66 and 1,756.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.31, 4,581.66 and 1,756.83 is: 2,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.31 : 4,581.66 = 1,756.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.31/4,581.66 = 1,756.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.31x = 4,581.66 × 1,756.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.31x = 8,049,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,197.74/3,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.05

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