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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.53, 4,252.91 and 1,756.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.53, 4,252.91 and 1,756.29 is: 2,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.53 : 4,252.91 = 1,756.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.53/4,252.91 = 1,756.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.53x = 4,252.91 × 1,756.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.53x = 7,469,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,334.52/3,082.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.12

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