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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.68, 4,248.66 and 1,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.68, 4,248.66 and 1,884.76 is: 2,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.68 : 4,248.66 = 1,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.68/4,248.66 = 1,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.68x = 4,248.66 × 1,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.68x = 8,007,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,007,704.42/3,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.33

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