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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.10, 4,548.84 and 1,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.10, 4,548.84 and 1,870.35 is: 2,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.10 : 4,548.84 = 1,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.10/4,548.84 = 1,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.10x = 4,548.84 × 1,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.10x = 8,507,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,507,922.89/3,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.03

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