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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.83, 4,245.96 and 1,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.83, 4,245.96 and 1,750.59 is: 2,415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.83 : 4,245.96 = 1,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.83/4,245.96 = 1,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.83x = 4,245.96 × 1,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.83x = 7,432,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,935.12/3,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.78

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