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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.18, 4,615.58 and 1,433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.18, 4,615.58 and 1,433.09 is: 2,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.18 : 4,615.58 = 1,433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.18/4,615.58 = 1,433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.18x = 4,615.58 × 1,433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.18x = 6,614,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,556.66/3,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.25

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