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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.27, 4,246.97 and 2,408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.27, 4,246.97 and 2,408.49 is: 3,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.27 : 4,246.97 = 2,408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.27/4,246.97 = 2,408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.27x = 4,246.97 × 2,408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.27x = 10,228,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,772.73/3,078.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.90

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