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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.03, 4,254.68 and 1,756.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.03, 4,254.68 and 1,756.70 is: 2,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.03 : 4,254.68 = 1,756.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.03/4,254.68 = 1,756.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.03x = 4,254.68 × 1,756.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.03x = 7,474,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,209.48/3,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.31

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