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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.78, 4,546.14 and 1,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.78, 4,546.14 and 1,386.86 is: 2,080.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.78 : 4,546.14 = 1,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.78/4,546.14 = 1,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.78x = 4,546.14 × 1,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.78x = 6,304,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304,859.72/3,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.28

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