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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.86, 4,561.89 and 1,376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.86, 4,561.89 and 1,376.76 is: 2,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.86 : 4,561.89 = 1,376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.86/4,561.89 = 1,376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.86x = 4,561.89 × 1,376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.86x = 6,280,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,627.68/3,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.38

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