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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.94, 4,246.41 and 1,750.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.94, 4,246.41 and 1,750.77 is: 2,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.94 : 4,246.41 = 1,750.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.94/4,246.41 = 1,750.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.94x = 4,246.41 × 1,750.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.94x = 7,434,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,487.24/3,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.20

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