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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.66, 4,625.60 and 2,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.66, 4,625.60 and 2,462.54 is: 3,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.66 : 4,625.60 = 2,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.66/4,625.60 = 2,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.66x = 4,625.60 × 2,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.66x = 11,390,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,390,689.58/3,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.49

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