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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.67, 4,560.77 and 1,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.67, 4,560.77 and 1,870.83 is: 2,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.67 : 4,560.77 = 1,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.67/4,560.77 = 1,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.67x = 4,560.77 × 1,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.67x = 8,532,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,415.98/3,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.10

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