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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.32, 4,615.83 and 1,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.32, 4,615.83 and 1,615.13 is: 2,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.32 : 4,615.83 = 1,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.32/4,615.83 = 1,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.32x = 4,615.83 × 1,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.32x = 7,455,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,134.35/3,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.40

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