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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.96, 4,150.29 and 1,749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.96, 4,150.29 and 1,749.07 is: 2,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.96 : 4,150.29 = 1,749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.96/4,150.29 = 1,749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.96x = 4,150.29 × 1,749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.96x = 7,259,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,137.97/3,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.31

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