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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.84, 4,711.32 and 1,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.84, 4,711.32 and 1,753.16 is: 2,631.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.84 : 4,711.32 = 1,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.84/4,711.32 = 1,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.84x = 4,711.32 × 1,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.84x = 8,259,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,697.77/3,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.45

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