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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.71 and 1,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.71 and 1,765.50 is: 2,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.50 : 4,150.71 = 1,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.50/4,150.71 = 1,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.50x = 4,150.71 × 1,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.50x = 7,328,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328,078.51/3,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.60

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