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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.37, 4,243.94 and 2,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.37, 4,243.94 and 2,014.16 is: 2,778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.37 : 4,243.94 = 2,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.37/4,243.94 = 2,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.37x = 4,243.94 × 2,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.37x = 8,547,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,942.90/3,076.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.59

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