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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.27 and 1,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.27 and 1,748.76 is: 2,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.50 : 4,150.27 = 1,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.50/4,150.27 = 1,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.50x = 4,150.27 × 1,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.50x = 7,257,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,812.79/3,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.24

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