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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.49, 4,279.76 and 1,757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.49, 4,279.76 and 1,757.16 is: 2,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.49 : 4,279.76 = 1,757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.49/4,279.76 = 1,757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.49x = 4,279.76 × 1,757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.49x = 7,520,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,214.30/3,101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.71

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