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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.66, 4,248.54 and 1,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.66, 4,248.54 and 1,752.26 is: 2,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.66 : 4,248.54 = 1,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.66/4,248.54 = 1,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.66x = 4,248.54 × 1,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.66x = 7,444,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,546.70/3,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.11

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