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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.08, 4,568.67 and 1,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.08, 4,568.67 and 1,807.71 is: 2,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.08 : 4,568.67 = 1,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.08/4,568.67 = 1,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.08x = 4,568.67 × 1,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.08x = 8,258,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,830.45/3,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.65

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