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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.32, 4,621.62 and 1,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.32, 4,621.62 and 1,848.61 is: 2,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.32 : 4,621.62 = 1,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.32/4,621.62 = 1,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.32x = 4,621.62 × 1,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.32x = 8,543,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,540.60/3,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.59

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