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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.43, 4,611.76 and 1,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.43, 4,611.76 and 1,844.33 is: 2,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.43 : 4,611.76 = 1,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.43/4,611.76 = 1,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.43x = 4,611.76 × 1,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.43x = 8,505,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,505,607.32/3,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.27

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