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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.54, 4,288.02 and 1,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.54, 4,288.02 and 1,848.78 is: 2,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.54 : 4,288.02 = 1,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.54/4,288.02 = 1,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.54x = 4,288.02 × 1,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.54x = 7,927,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,605.62/3,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.27

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