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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.49, 4,623.48 and 1,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.49, 4,623.48 and 1,437.96 is: 2,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.49 : 4,623.48 = 1,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.49/4,623.48 = 1,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.49x = 4,623.48 × 1,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.49x = 6,648,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,379.30/3,080.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.22

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