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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.84, 4,618.26 and 1,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.84, 4,618.26 and 1,347.48 is: 2,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.84 : 4,618.26 = 1,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.84/4,618.26 = 1,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.84x = 4,618.26 × 1,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.84x = 6,223,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,012.98/3,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.22

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