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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.43, 4,208.64 and 1,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.43, 4,208.64 and 1,755.88 is: 2,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.43 : 4,208.64 = 1,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.43/4,208.64 = 1,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.43x = 4,208.64 × 1,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.43x = 7,389,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,866.80/3,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.36

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