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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.65, 4,209.99 and 1,839.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.65, 4,209.99 and 1,839.67 is: 2,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.65 : 4,209.99 = 1,839.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.65/4,209.99 = 1,839.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.65x = 4,209.99 × 1,839.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.65x = 7,744,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,992.30/3,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.80

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