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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.27, 4,555.85 and 1,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.27, 4,555.85 and 1,806.11 is: 2,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.27 : 4,555.85 = 1,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.27/4,555.85 = 1,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.27x = 4,555.85 × 1,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.27x = 8,228,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,334.43/3,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.01

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