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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.50, 4,354.77 and 1,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.50, 4,354.77 and 1,758.25 is: 2,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.50 : 4,354.77 = 1,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.50/4,354.77 = 1,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.50x = 4,354.77 × 1,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.50x = 7,656,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,774.35/3,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.49

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