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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.27, 4,382.04 and 1,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.27, 4,382.04 and 1,759.11 is: 2,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.27 : 4,382.04 = 1,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.27/4,382.04 = 1,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.27x = 4,382.04 × 1,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.27x = 7,708,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,490.38/3,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.66

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