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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.08, 4,246.50 and 1,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.08, 4,246.50 and 1,750.72 is: 2,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.08 : 4,246.50 = 1,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.08/4,246.50 = 1,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.08x = 4,246.50 × 1,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.08x = 7,434,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,432.48/3,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.28

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