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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.35, 4,245.56 and 1,750.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.35, 4,245.56 and 1,750.17 is: 2,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.35 : 4,245.56 = 1,750.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.35/4,245.56 = 1,750.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.35x = 4,245.56 × 1,750.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.35x = 7,430,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,442.99/3,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.34

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