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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.51, 4,245.96 and 1,750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.51, 4,245.96 and 1,750.54 is: 2,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.51 : 4,245.96 = 1,750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.51/4,245.96 = 1,750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.51x = 4,245.96 × 1,750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.51x = 7,432,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,722.82/3,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.96

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