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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.76, 4,279.02 and 1,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.76, 4,279.02 and 1,858.76 is: 2,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.76 : 4,279.02 = 1,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.76/4,279.02 = 1,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.76x = 4,279.02 × 1,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.76x = 7,953,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,671.22/3,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.07

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