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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.97, 4,150.76 and 1,748.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.97, 4,150.76 and 1,748.63 is: 2,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.97 : 4,150.76 = 1,748.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.97/4,150.76 = 1,748.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.97x = 4,150.76 × 1,748.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.97x = 7,258,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,143.46/3,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.97

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