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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.43, 4,247.74 and 1,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.43, 4,247.74 and 1,752.16 is: 2,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.43 : 4,247.74 = 1,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.43/4,247.74 = 1,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.43x = 4,247.74 × 1,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.43x = 7,442,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,705.12/3,078.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.70

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