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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.76, 4,210.06 and 1,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.76, 4,210.06 and 1,791.84 is: 2,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.76 : 4,210.06 = 1,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.76/4,210.06 = 1,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.76x = 4,210.06 × 1,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.76x = 7,543,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,753.91/3,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.75

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