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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.09, 4,486.47 and 1,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.09, 4,486.47 and 1,759.01 is: 2,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.09 : 4,486.47 = 1,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.09/4,486.47 = 1,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.09x = 4,486.47 × 1,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.09x = 7,891,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,723.16/3,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.41

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