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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.29, 4,381.93 and 1,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.29, 4,381.93 and 1,759.01 is: 2,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.29 : 4,381.93 = 1,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.29/4,381.93 = 1,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.29x = 4,381.93 × 1,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.29x = 7,707,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,838.98/3,175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.44

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