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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.76, 4,251.68 and 1,904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.76, 4,251.68 and 1,904.12 is: 2,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.76 : 4,251.68 = 1,904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.76/4,251.68 = 1,904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.76x = 4,251.68 × 1,904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.76x = 8,095,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,708.92/3,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.12

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