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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.48, 4,247.58 and 1,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.48, 4,247.58 and 1,899.28 is: 2,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.48 : 4,247.58 = 1,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.48/4,247.58 = 1,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.48x = 4,247.58 × 1,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.48x = 8,067,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,343.74/3,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.26

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