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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.50, 4,249.83 and 1,753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.50, 4,249.83 and 1,753.44 is: 2,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.50 : 4,249.83 = 1,753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.50/4,249.83 = 1,753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.50x = 4,249.83 × 1,753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.50x = 7,451,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,821.92/3,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.82

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