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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.87, 4,251.84 and 1,754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.87, 4,251.84 and 1,754.99 is: 2,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.87 : 4,251.84 = 1,754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.87/4,251.84 = 1,754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.87x = 4,251.84 × 1,754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.87x = 7,461,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,936.68/3,080.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.02

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