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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.30, 4,260.81 and 1,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.30, 4,260.81 and 1,761.33 is: 2,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.30 : 4,260.81 = 1,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.30/4,260.81 = 1,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.30x = 4,260.81 × 1,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.30x = 7,504,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,692.48/3,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.83

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