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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.30, 4,152.85 and 1,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.30, 4,152.85 and 1,750.39 is: 2,415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.30 : 4,152.85 = 1,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.30/4,152.85 = 1,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.30x = 4,152.85 × 1,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.30x = 7,269,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,125.56/3,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.55

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