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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.70, 4,208.56 and 1,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.70, 4,208.56 and 1,791.73 is: 2,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.70 : 4,208.56 = 1,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.70/4,208.56 = 1,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.70x = 4,208.56 × 1,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.70x = 7,540,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,582.17/3,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.76

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