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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.08, 4,285.90 and 1,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.08, 4,285.90 and 1,761.60 is: 2,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.08 : 4,285.90 = 1,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.08/4,285.90 = 1,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.08x = 4,285.90 × 1,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.08x = 7,550,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,041.44/3,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.73

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