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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.98, 4,258.55 and 1,760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.98, 4,258.55 and 1,760.11 is: 2,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.98 : 4,258.55 = 1,760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.98/4,258.55 = 1,760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.98x = 4,258.55 × 1,760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.98x = 7,495,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,524.25/3,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.89

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