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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.62, 4,245.74 and 1,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.62, 4,245.74 and 1,750.38 is: 2,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.62 : 4,245.74 = 1,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.62/4,245.74 = 1,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.62x = 4,245.74 × 1,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.62x = 7,431,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,658.38/3,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.53

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