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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.71, 4,244.49 and 1,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.71, 4,244.49 and 1,749.33 is: 2,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.71 : 4,244.49 = 1,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.71/4,244.49 = 1,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.71x = 4,244.49 × 1,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.71x = 7,425,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,013.69/3,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.09

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