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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.33, 4,216.48 and 1,876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.33, 4,216.48 and 1,876.78 is: 2,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.33 : 4,216.48 = 1,876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.33/4,216.48 = 1,876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.33x = 4,216.48 × 1,876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.33x = 7,913,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913,405.33/3,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.03

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