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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.89, 4,259.99 and 1,760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.89, 4,259.99 and 1,760.92 is: 2,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.89 : 4,259.99 = 1,760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.89/4,259.99 = 1,760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.89x = 4,259.99 × 1,760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.89x = 7,501,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,501.59/3,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.12

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