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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.83, 4,244.66 and 1,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.83, 4,244.66 and 1,749.60 is: 2,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.83 : 4,244.66 = 1,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.83/4,244.66 = 1,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.83x = 4,244.66 × 1,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.83x = 7,426,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,448.39/3,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.46

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