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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.18, 4,486.67 and 1,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.18, 4,486.67 and 1,759.13 is: 2,427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.18 : 4,486.67 = 1,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.18/4,486.67 = 1,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.18x = 4,486.67 × 1,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.18x = 7,892,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,635.80/3,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.62

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