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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.40, 4,251.22 and 1,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.40, 4,251.22 and 1,753.82 is: 2,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.40 : 4,251.22 = 1,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.40/4,251.22 = 1,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.40x = 4,251.22 × 1,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.40x = 7,455,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,874.66/3,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.42

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