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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.51, 4,248.36 and 1,752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.51, 4,248.36 and 1,752.31 is: 2,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.51 : 4,248.36 = 1,752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.51/4,248.36 = 1,752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.51x = 4,248.36 × 1,752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.51x = 7,444,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,443.71/3,078.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.20

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