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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.56, 4,610.90 and 2,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.56, 4,610.90 and 2,679.62 is: 4,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.56 : 4,610.90 = 2,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.56/4,610.90 = 2,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.56x = 4,610.90 × 2,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.56x = 12,355,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355,445.72/3,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.99

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