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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.56, 4,614.84 and 2,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.56, 4,614.84 and 2,431.80 is: 3,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.56 : 4,614.84 = 2,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.56/4,614.84 = 2,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.56x = 4,614.84 × 2,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.56x = 11,222,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222,367.91/3,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.70

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