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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.68, 4,615.39 and 2,788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.68, 4,615.39 and 2,788.30 is: 4,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.68 : 4,615.39 = 2,788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.68/4,615.39 = 2,788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.68x = 4,615.39 × 2,788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.68x = 12,869,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,091.94/3,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.29

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