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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.32, 4,614.62 and 1,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.32, 4,614.62 and 1,127.46 is: 1,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.32 : 4,614.62 = 1,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.32/4,614.62 = 1,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.32x = 4,614.62 × 1,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.32x = 5,202,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,793.83/3,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.24

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