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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.72, 4,245.84 and 1,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.72, 4,245.84 and 1,750.72 is: 2,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.72 : 4,245.84 = 1,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.72/4,245.84 = 1,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.72x = 4,245.84 × 1,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.72x = 7,433,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,277.00/3,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.97

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