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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.89, 4,261.17 and 1,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.89, 4,261.17 and 1,761.48 is: 2,430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.89 : 4,261.17 = 1,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.89/4,261.17 = 1,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.89x = 4,261.17 × 1,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.89x = 7,505,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,972.34/3,087.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.78

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