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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.76, 3,329.46 and 1,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.76, 3,329.46 and 1,750.44 is: 2,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.76 : 3,329.46 = 1,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.76/3,329.46 = 1,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.76x = 3,329.46 × 1,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.76x = 5,828,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828,019.96/2,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.50

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