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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.80, 4,374.65 and 1,753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.80, 4,374.65 and 1,753.59 is: 2,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.80 : 4,374.65 = 1,753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.80/4,374.65 = 1,753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.80x = 4,374.65 × 1,753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.80x = 7,671,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,333.73/3,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.13

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