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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.38, 4,618.95 and 2,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.38, 4,618.95 and 2,106.76 is: 3,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.38 : 4,618.95 = 2,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.38/4,618.95 = 2,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.38x = 4,618.95 × 2,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.38x = 9,731,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,019.10/3,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.03

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