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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.73, 4,254.55 and 1,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.73, 4,254.55 and 1,756.42 is: 2,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.73 : 4,254.55 = 1,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.73/4,254.55 = 1,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.73x = 4,254.55 × 1,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.73x = 7,472,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,761.68/3,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.08

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