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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.68, 4,254.44 and 1,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.68, 4,254.44 and 1,757.08 is: 2,424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.68 : 4,254.44 = 1,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.68/4,254.44 = 1,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.68x = 4,254.44 × 1,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.68x = 7,475,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,391.44/3,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.18

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