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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.26, 4,626.60 and 1,351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.26, 4,626.60 and 1,351.84 is: 2,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.26 : 4,626.60 = 1,351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.26/4,626.60 = 1,351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.26x = 4,626.60 × 1,351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.26x = 6,254,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,422.94/3,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.51

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