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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.08, 4,555.17 and 1,798.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.08, 4,555.17 and 1,798.71 is: 2,703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.08 : 4,555.17 = 1,798.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.08/4,555.17 = 1,798.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.08x = 4,555.17 × 1,798.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.08x = 8,193,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,429.83/3,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.14

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