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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.63, 4,259.96 and 1,760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.63, 4,259.96 and 1,760.46 is: 2,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.63 : 4,259.96 = 1,760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.63/4,259.96 = 1,760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.63x = 4,259.96 × 1,760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.63x = 7,499,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,489.18/3,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.67

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