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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.79, 4,251.24 and 1,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.79, 4,251.24 and 1,754.46 is: 2,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.79 : 4,251.24 = 1,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.79/4,251.24 = 1,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.79x = 4,251.24 × 1,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.79x = 7,458,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,630.53/3,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.01

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