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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.06, 4,546.59 and 1,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.06, 4,546.59 and 1,877.62 is: 2,816.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.06 : 4,546.59 = 1,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.06/4,546.59 = 1,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.06x = 4,546.59 × 1,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.06x = 8,536,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,536,768.32/3,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.43

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