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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.58, 4,259.88 and 1,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.58, 4,259.88 and 1,760.76 is: 2,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.58 : 4,259.88 = 1,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.58/4,259.88 = 1,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.58x = 4,259.88 × 1,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.58x = 7,500,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500,626.31/3,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.08

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