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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.38, 4,573.95 and 2,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.38, 4,573.95 and 2,076.76 is: 3,114.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.38 : 4,573.95 = 2,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.38/4,573.95 = 2,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.38x = 4,573.95 × 2,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.38x = 9,498,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,996.40/3,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.04

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