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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.93, 4,285.95 and 1,761.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.93, 4,285.95 and 1,761.53 is: 2,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.93 : 4,285.95 = 1,761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.93/4,285.95 = 1,761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.93x = 4,285.95 × 1,761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.93x = 7,549,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,808.07/3,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.77

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