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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.60, 4,150.52 and 1,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.60, 4,150.52 and 1,748.73 is: 2,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.60 : 4,150.52 = 1,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.60/4,150.52 = 1,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.60x = 4,150.52 × 1,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.60x = 7,258,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,109.34/3,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.26

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