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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.99, 4,208.87 and 1,791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.99, 4,208.87 and 1,791.09 is: 2,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.99 : 4,208.87 = 1,791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.99/4,208.87 = 1,791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.99x = 4,208.87 × 1,791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.99x = 7,538,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,469.45/3,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.64

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