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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.87, 4,283.05 and 1,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.87, 4,283.05 and 1,759.54 is: 2,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.87 : 4,283.05 = 1,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.87/4,283.05 = 1,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.87x = 4,283.05 × 1,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.87x = 7,536,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536,197.80/3,103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.00

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