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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.71, 4,717.54 and 1,757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.71, 4,717.54 and 1,757.95 is: 2,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.71 : 4,717.54 = 1,757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.71/4,717.54 = 1,757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.71x = 4,717.54 × 1,757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.71x = 8,293,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,199.44/3,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.03

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