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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.38, 4,282.35 and 1,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.38, 4,282.35 and 1,759.05 is: 2,427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.38 : 4,282.35 = 1,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.38/4,282.35 = 1,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.38x = 4,282.35 × 1,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.38x = 7,532,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,867.77/3,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.31

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