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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.98, 4,244.83 and 2,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.98, 4,244.83 and 2,014.46 is: 2,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.98 : 4,244.83 = 2,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.98/4,244.83 = 2,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.98x = 4,244.83 × 2,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.98x = 8,551,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,045.82/3,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.04

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