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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.76, 4,151.40 and 1,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.76, 4,151.40 and 1,766.48 is: 2,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.76 : 4,151.40 = 1,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.76/4,151.40 = 1,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.76x = 4,151.40 × 1,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.76x = 7,333,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,365.07/3,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.15

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