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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.60, 3,111.15 and 1,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.60, 3,111.15 and 1,802.30 is: 2,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.60 : 3,111.15 = 1,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.60/3,111.15 = 1,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.60x = 3,111.15 × 1,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.60x = 5,607,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,225.65/2,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.33

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