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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.08, 4,287.28 and 1,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.08, 4,287.28 and 1,762.60 is: 2,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.08 : 4,287.28 = 1,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.08/4,287.28 = 1,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.08x = 4,287.28 × 1,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.08x = 7,556,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,759.73/3,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.11

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