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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.43, 4,623.65 and 2,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.43, 4,623.65 and 2,619.11 is: 3,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.43 : 4,623.65 = 2,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.43/4,623.65 = 2,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.43x = 4,623.65 × 2,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.43x = 12,109,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,856.24/3,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.67

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