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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.04, 4,205.28 and 1,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.04, 4,205.28 and 1,806.04 is: 2,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.04 : 4,205.28 = 1,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.04/4,205.28 = 1,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.04x = 4,205.28 × 1,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.04x = 7,594,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,903.89/3,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.73

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