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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.97, 4,208.73 and 1,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.97, 4,208.73 and 1,791.08 is: 2,471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.97 : 4,208.73 = 1,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.97/4,208.73 = 1,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.97x = 4,208.73 × 1,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.97x = 7,538,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,151.08/3,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.55

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