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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.78, 4,252.97 and 1,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.78, 4,252.97 and 1,755.69 is: 2,422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.78 : 4,252.97 = 1,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.78/4,252.97 = 1,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.78x = 4,252.97 × 1,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.78x = 7,466,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,888.12/3,081.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.91

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