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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.01, 4,209.23 and 1,855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.01, 4,209.23 and 1,855.47 is: 2,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.01 : 4,209.23 = 1,855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.01/4,209.23 = 1,855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.01x = 4,209.23 × 1,855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.01x = 7,810,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810,099.99/3,050.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.68

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