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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.04, 4,356.72 and 1,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.04, 4,356.72 and 1,759.76 is: 2,428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.04 : 4,356.72 = 1,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.04/4,356.72 = 1,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.04x = 4,356.72 × 1,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.04x = 7,666,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,666,781.59/3,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.47

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