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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.11, 4,354.06 and 1,757.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.11, 4,354.06 and 1,757.86 is: 2,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.11 : 4,354.06 = 1,757.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.11/4,354.06 = 1,757.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.11x = 4,354.06 × 1,757.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.11x = 7,653,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,812.63/3,155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.85

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