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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.55, 4,606.63 and 1,612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.55, 4,606.63 and 1,612.63 is: 2,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.55 : 4,606.63 = 1,612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.55/4,606.63 = 1,612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.55x = 4,606.63 × 1,612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.55x = 7,428,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,791.46/3,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.65

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