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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.58, 4,246.02 and 1,750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.58, 4,246.02 and 1,750.61 is: 2,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.58 : 4,246.02 = 1,750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.58/4,246.02 = 1,750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.58x = 4,246.02 × 1,750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.58x = 7,433,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,135.69/3,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.04

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