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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.70, 4,251.42 and 1,754.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.70, 4,251.42 and 1,754.33 is: 2,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.70 : 4,251.42 = 1,754.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.70/4,251.42 = 1,754.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.70x = 4,251.42 × 1,754.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.70x = 7,458,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,372.39/3,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.00

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