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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.08, 4,246.56 and 1,836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.08, 4,246.56 and 1,836.16 is: 2,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.08 : 4,246.56 = 1,836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.08/4,246.56 = 1,836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.08x = 4,246.56 × 1,836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.08x = 7,797,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797,363.61/3,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.19

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