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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.03, 4,253.64 and 1,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.03, 4,253.64 and 1,755.86 is: 2,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.03 : 4,253.64 = 1,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.03/4,253.64 = 1,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.03x = 4,253.64 × 1,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.03x = 7,468,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,768.48/3,082.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.33

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