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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.07, 4,257.72 and 1,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.07, 4,257.72 and 1,759.44 is: 2,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.07 : 4,257.72 = 1,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.07/4,257.72 = 1,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.07x = 4,257.72 × 1,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.07x = 7,491,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,202.88/3,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.42

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