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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.06, 4,283.55 and 1,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.06, 4,283.55 and 1,759.67 is: 2,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.06 : 4,283.55 = 1,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.06/4,283.55 = 1,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.06x = 4,283.55 × 1,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.06x = 7,537,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,634.43/3,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.31

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