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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.22, 4,210.48 and 1,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.22, 4,210.48 and 1,872.90 is: 2,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.22 : 4,210.48 = 1,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.22/4,210.48 = 1,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.22x = 4,210.48 × 1,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.22x = 7,885,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,807.99/3,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.32

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