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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.98, 4,374.38 and 1,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.98, 4,374.38 and 1,753.58 is: 2,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.98 : 4,374.38 = 1,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.98/4,374.38 = 1,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.98x = 4,374.38 × 1,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.98x = 7,670,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,825.28/3,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.83

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