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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.77, 4,261.07 and 1,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.77, 4,261.07 and 1,761.44 is: 2,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.77 : 4,261.07 = 1,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.77/4,261.07 = 1,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.77x = 4,261.07 × 1,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.77x = 7,505,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,602.24/3,087.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.76

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