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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.46, 4,245.24 and 1,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.46, 4,245.24 and 1,899.28 is: 2,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.46 : 4,245.24 = 1,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.46/4,245.24 = 1,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.46x = 4,245.24 × 1,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.46x = 8,062,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,899.43/3,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.13

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