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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.72, 4,208.67 and 1,790.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.72, 4,208.67 and 1,790.47 is: 2,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.72 : 4,208.67 = 1,790.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.72/4,208.67 = 1,790.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.72x = 4,208.67 × 1,790.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.72x = 7,535,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,497.37/3,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.88

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