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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.53, 4,249.85 and 1,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.53, 4,249.85 and 1,753.43 is: 2,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.53 : 4,249.85 = 1,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.53/4,249.85 = 1,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.53x = 4,249.85 × 1,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.53x = 7,451,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,784.47/3,079.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.78

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