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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.51, 4,244.58 and 1,749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.51, 4,244.58 and 1,749.54 is: 2,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.51 : 4,244.58 = 1,749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.51/4,244.58 = 1,749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.51x = 4,244.58 × 1,749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.51x = 7,426,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,062.49/3,075.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.58

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