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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.36, 4,254.60 and 1,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.36, 4,254.60 and 1,757.12 is: 2,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.36 : 4,254.60 = 1,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.36/4,254.60 = 1,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.36x = 4,254.60 × 1,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.36x = 7,475,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,842.75/3,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.58

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