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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.43, 4,282.72 and 1,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.43, 4,282.72 and 1,759.29 is: 2,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.43 : 4,282.72 = 1,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.43/4,282.72 = 1,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.43x = 4,282.72 × 1,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.43x = 7,534,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,561.26/3,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.82

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