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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.99, 4,618.49 and 1,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.99, 4,618.49 and 1,436.69 is: 2,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.99 : 4,618.49 = 1,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.99/4,618.49 = 1,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.99x = 4,618.49 × 1,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.99x = 6,635,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,308.12/3,078.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.03

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