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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.44, 4,607.72 and 2,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.44, 4,607.72 and 2,156.10 is: 3,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.44 : 4,607.72 = 2,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.44/4,607.72 = 2,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.44x = 4,607.72 × 2,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.44x = 9,934,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934,711.04/3,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.29

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