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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.36, 4,614.56 and 1,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.36, 4,614.56 and 1,344.56 is: 2,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.36 : 4,614.56 = 1,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.36/4,614.56 = 1,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.36x = 4,614.56 × 1,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.36x = 6,204,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,552.79/3,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.85

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