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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.25, 4,247.61 and 1,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.25, 4,247.61 and 1,751.98 is: 2,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.25 : 4,247.61 = 1,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.25/4,247.61 = 1,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.25x = 4,247.61 × 1,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.25x = 7,441,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,727.77/3,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.52

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