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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.56, 4,251.27 and 1,754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.56, 4,251.27 and 1,754.05 is: 2,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.56 : 4,251.27 = 1,754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.56/4,251.27 = 1,754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.56x = 4,251.27 × 1,754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.56x = 7,456,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,940.14/3,080.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.64

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