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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.38, 4,614.91 and 1,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.38, 4,614.91 and 1,410.21 is: 2,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.38 : 4,614.91 = 1,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.38/4,614.91 = 1,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.38x = 4,614.91 × 1,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.38x = 6,507,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,988.71/3,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.47

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