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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.62, 4,255.14 and 1,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.62, 4,255.14 and 1,757.06 is: 2,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.62 : 4,255.14 = 1,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.62/4,255.14 = 1,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.62x = 4,255.14 × 1,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.62x = 7,476,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,536.29/3,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.60

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