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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.54, 4,252.92 and 1,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.54, 4,252.92 and 1,755.72 is: 2,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.54 : 4,252.92 = 1,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.54/4,252.92 = 1,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.54x = 4,252.92 × 1,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.54x = 7,466,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,936.70/3,081.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.12

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