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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.97, 4,255.98 and 1,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.97, 4,255.98 and 1,757.66 is: 2,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.97 : 4,255.98 = 1,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.97/4,255.98 = 1,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.97x = 4,255.98 × 1,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.97x = 7,480,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,544.53/3,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.62

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