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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.24, 4,580.76 and 2,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.24, 4,580.76 and 2,806.24 is: 4,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.24 : 4,580.76 = 2,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.24/4,580.76 = 2,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.24x = 4,580.76 × 2,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.24x = 12,854,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,711.94/3,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.33

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