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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.58, 4,373.62 and 1,753.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.58, 4,373.62 and 1,753.07 is: 2,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.58 : 4,373.62 = 1,753.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.58/4,373.62 = 1,753.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.58x = 4,373.62 × 1,753.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.58x = 7,667,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,235.76/3,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.01

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