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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.62, 4,207.71 and 1,872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.62, 4,207.71 and 1,872.34 is: 2,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.62 : 4,207.71 = 1,872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.62/4,207.71 = 1,872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.62x = 4,207.71 × 1,872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.62x = 7,878,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,878,263.74/3,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.51

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