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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.78, 4,244.58 and 1,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.78, 4,244.58 and 1,749.49 is: 2,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.78 : 4,244.58 = 1,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.78/4,244.58 = 1,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.78x = 4,244.58 × 1,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.78x = 7,425,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,850.26/3,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.30

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