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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.65, 4,252.55 and 1,755.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.65, 4,252.55 and 1,755.30 is: 2,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.65 : 4,252.55 = 1,755.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.65/4,252.55 = 1,755.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.65x = 4,252.55 × 1,755.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.65x = 7,464,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,492.24/3,081.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.24

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