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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.58, 4,618.76 and 1,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.58, 4,618.76 and 1,436.10 is: 2,154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.58 : 4,618.76 = 1,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.58/4,618.76 = 1,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.58x = 4,618.76 × 1,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.58x = 6,633,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,001.24/3,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.57

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