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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.36, 4,253.22 and 1,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.36, 4,253.22 and 1,756.12 is: 2,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.36 : 4,253.22 = 1,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.36/4,253.22 = 1,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.36x = 4,253.22 × 1,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.36x = 7,469,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,164.71/3,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.20

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