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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.74, 4,602.82 and 1,751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.74, 4,602.82 and 1,751.65 is: 2,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.74 : 4,602.82 = 1,751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.74/4,602.82 = 1,751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.74x = 4,602.82 × 1,751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.74x = 8,062,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,506.64/3,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.60

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