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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.93, 4,559.25 and 1,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.93, 4,559.25 and 1,806.68 is: 2,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.93 : 4,559.25 = 1,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.93/4,559.25 = 1,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.93x = 4,559.25 × 1,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.93x = 8,237,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,105.79/3,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.86

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