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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.73, 4,498.20 and 1,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.73, 4,498.20 and 1,750.20 is: 2,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.73 : 4,498.20 = 1,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.73/4,498.20 = 1,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.73x = 4,498.20 × 1,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.73x = 7,872,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,872,749.64/3,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.86

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