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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.59, 4,250.37 and 1,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.59, 4,250.37 and 1,753.02 is: 2,419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.59 : 4,250.37 = 1,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.59/4,250.37 = 1,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.59x = 4,250.37 × 1,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.59x = 7,450,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,983.62/3,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.47

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