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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.86, 4,624.56 and 1,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.86, 4,624.56 and 1,418.04 is: 2,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.86 : 4,624.56 = 1,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.86/4,624.56 = 1,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.86x = 4,624.56 × 1,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.86x = 6,557,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,811.06/3,082.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.18

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