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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.90, 4,208.62 and 1,856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.90, 4,208.62 and 1,856.25 is: 2,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.90 : 4,208.62 = 1,856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.90/4,208.62 = 1,856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.90x = 4,208.62 × 1,856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.90x = 7,812,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,244.49/3,050.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.64

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