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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.38, 4,245.21 and 1,750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.38, 4,245.21 and 1,750.01 is: 2,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.38 : 4,245.21 = 1,750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.38/4,245.21 = 1,750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.38x = 4,245.21 × 1,750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.38x = 7,429,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,138.73/3,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.90

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