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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.68, 4,251.78 and 1,822.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.68, 4,251.78 and 1,822.84 is: 2,515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.68 : 4,251.78 = 1,822.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.68/4,251.78 = 1,822.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.68x = 4,251.78 × 1,822.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.68x = 7,750,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750,314.66/3,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.78

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