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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.64, 4,209.91 and 1,791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.64, 4,209.91 and 1,791.71 is: 2,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.64 : 4,209.91 = 1,791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.64/4,209.91 = 1,791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.64x = 4,209.91 × 1,791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.64x = 7,542,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,937.85/3,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.58

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