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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.70, 4,248.63 and 1,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.70, 4,248.63 and 1,752.32 is: 2,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.70 : 4,248.63 = 1,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.70/4,248.63 = 1,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.70x = 4,248.63 × 1,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.70x = 7,444,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,969.94/3,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.22

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