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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.68, 4,611.18 and 1,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.68, 4,611.18 and 1,538.12 is: 2,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.68 : 4,611.18 = 1,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.68/4,611.18 = 1,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.68x = 4,611.18 × 1,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.68x = 7,092,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,548.18/3,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.26

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