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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.81, 4,610.49 and 2,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.81, 4,610.49 and 2,088.34 is: 3,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.81 : 4,610.49 = 2,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.81/4,610.49 = 2,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.81x = 4,610.49 × 2,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.81x = 9,628,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628,270.69/3,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.30

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