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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.44, 4,253.18 and 1,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.44, 4,253.18 and 1,755.64 is: 2,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.44 : 4,253.18 = 1,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.44/4,253.18 = 1,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.44x = 4,253.18 × 1,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.44x = 7,467,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,052.94/3,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.45

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