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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.64, 4,259.70 and 1,760.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.64, 4,259.70 and 1,760.34 is: 2,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.64 : 4,259.70 = 1,760.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.64/4,259.70 = 1,760.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.64x = 4,259.70 × 1,760.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.64x = 7,498,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,520.30/3,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.35

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