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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.52, 4,152.75 and 1,750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.52, 4,152.75 and 1,750.98 is: 2,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.52 : 4,152.75 = 1,750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.52/4,152.75 = 1,750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.52x = 4,152.75 × 1,750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.52x = 7,271,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,382.20/3,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.13

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