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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.65, 4,244.81 and 1,750.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.65, 4,244.81 and 1,750.41 is: 2,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.65 : 4,244.81 = 1,750.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.65/4,244.81 = 1,750.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.65x = 4,244.81 × 1,750.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.65x = 7,430,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,149.12/3,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.01

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