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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.10, 4,486.51 and 1,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.10, 4,486.51 and 1,759.02 is: 2,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.10 : 4,486.51 = 1,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.10/4,486.51 = 1,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.10x = 4,486.51 × 1,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.10x = 7,891,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,838.39/3,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.44

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