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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.35, 4,209.44 and 1,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.35, 4,209.44 and 1,791.19 is: 2,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.35 : 4,209.44 = 1,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.35/4,209.44 = 1,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.35x = 4,209.44 × 1,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.35x = 7,539,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,903.14/3,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.82

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