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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.98, 4,621.72 and 1,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.98, 4,621.72 and 1,437.26 is: 2,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.98 : 4,621.72 = 1,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.98/4,621.72 = 1,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.98x = 4,621.72 × 1,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.98x = 6,642,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,613.29/3,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.61

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