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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.50, 4,451.19 and 1,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.50, 4,451.19 and 1,753.50 is: 2,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.50 : 4,451.19 = 1,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.50/4,451.19 = 1,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.50x = 4,451.19 × 1,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.50x = 7,805,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,161.67/3,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.83

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