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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.08, 4,759.76 and 3,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.08, 4,759.76 and 3,065.92 is: 4,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.08 : 4,759.76 = 3,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.08/4,759.76 = 3,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.08x = 4,759.76 × 3,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.08x = 14,593,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,043.38/3,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.89

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