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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.21, 4,383.15 and 1,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.21, 4,383.15 and 1,759.89 is: 2,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.21 : 4,383.15 = 1,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.21/4,383.15 = 1,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.21x = 4,383.15 × 1,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.21x = 7,713,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,861.85/3,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.64

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