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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.09, 4,141.16 and 1,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.09, 4,141.16 and 1,806.25 is: 2,491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.09 : 4,141.16 = 1,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.09/4,141.16 = 1,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.09x = 4,141.16 × 1,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.09x = 7,479,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,970.25/3,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.59

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