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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.04, 4,246.96 and 1,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.04, 4,246.96 and 1,076.66 is: 1,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.04 : 4,246.96 = 1,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.04/4,246.96 = 1,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.04x = 4,246.96 × 1,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.04x = 4,572,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,531.95/2,830.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.71

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