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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.52, 4,617.36 and 1,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.52, 4,617.36 and 1,437.48 is: 2,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.52 : 4,617.36 = 1,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.52/4,617.36 = 1,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.52x = 4,617.36 × 1,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.52x = 6,637,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,362.65/3,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.62

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