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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.38, 4,612.68 and 1,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.38, 4,612.68 and 1,432.08 is: 2,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.38 : 4,612.68 = 1,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.38/4,612.68 = 1,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.38x = 4,612.68 × 1,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.38x = 6,605,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,726.77/3,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.24

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