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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.06, 4,612.59 and 1,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.06, 4,612.59 and 1,709.94 is: 2,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.06 : 4,612.59 = 1,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.06/4,612.59 = 1,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.06x = 4,612.59 × 1,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.06x = 7,887,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,252.14/3,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.91

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