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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.36, 4,282.62 and 1,758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.36, 4,282.62 and 1,758.97 is: 2,427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.36 : 4,282.62 = 1,758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.36/4,282.62 = 1,758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.36x = 4,282.62 × 1,758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.36x = 7,532,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,984.66/3,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.36

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