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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.09, 4,381.48 and 1,758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.09, 4,381.48 and 1,758.83 is: 2,427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.09 : 4,381.48 = 1,758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.09/4,381.48 = 1,758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.09x = 4,381.48 × 1,758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.09x = 7,706,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,278.47/3,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.11

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