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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.43, 4,620.95 and 1,437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.43, 4,620.95 and 1,437.45 is: 2,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.43 : 4,620.95 = 1,437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.43/4,620.95 = 1,437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.43x = 4,620.95 × 1,437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.43x = 6,642,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,365.45/3,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.31

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