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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.26, 4,703.15 and 1,750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.26, 4,703.15 and 1,750.51 is: 2,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.26 : 4,703.15 = 1,750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.26/4,703.15 = 1,750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.26x = 4,703.15 × 1,750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.26x = 8,232,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,921.36/3,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.73

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