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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.08, 4,253.09 and 1,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.08, 4,253.09 and 1,755.93 is: 2,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.08 : 4,253.09 = 1,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.08/4,253.09 = 1,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.08x = 4,253.09 × 1,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.08x = 7,468,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,119.54/3,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.08

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