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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.77, 4,359.04 and 1,742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.77, 4,359.04 and 1,742.59 is: 2,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.77 : 4,359.04 = 1,742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.77/4,359.04 = 1,742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.77x = 4,359.04 × 1,742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.77x = 7,596,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,019.51/3,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.74

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