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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.69, 4,618.97 and 1,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.69, 4,618.97 and 1,436.22 is: 2,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.69 : 4,618.97 = 1,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.69/4,618.97 = 1,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.69x = 4,618.97 × 1,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.69x = 6,633,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,849.91/3,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.76

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