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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.15, 4,486.59 and 1,759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.15, 4,486.59 and 1,759.07 is: 2,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.15 : 4,486.59 = 1,759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.15/4,486.59 = 1,759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.15x = 4,486.59 × 1,759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.15x = 7,892,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,194.64/3,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.51

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