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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.42, 4,252.59 and 1,755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.42, 4,252.59 and 1,755.54 is: 2,422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.42 : 4,252.59 = 1,755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.42/4,252.59 = 1,755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.42x = 4,252.59 × 1,755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.42x = 7,465,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465,591.85/3,081.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.78

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