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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.29, 4,248.97 and 1,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.29, 4,248.97 and 1,752.84 is: 2,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.29 : 4,248.97 = 1,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.29/4,248.97 = 1,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.29x = 4,248.97 × 1,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.29x = 7,447,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,764.57/3,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.66

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