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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.76, 4,248.63 and 1,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.76, 4,248.63 and 1,752.43 is: 2,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.76 : 4,248.63 = 1,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.76/4,248.63 = 1,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.76x = 4,248.63 × 1,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.76x = 7,445,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,426.67/3,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.32

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