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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.33, 4,257.36 and 1,759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.33, 4,257.36 and 1,759.79 is: 2,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.33 : 4,257.36 = 1,759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.33/4,257.36 = 1,759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.33x = 4,257.36 × 1,759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.33x = 7,492,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492,070.20/3,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.51

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