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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.52, 4,218.66 and 1,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.52, 4,218.66 and 1,798.63 is: 2,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.52 : 4,218.66 = 1,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.52/4,218.66 = 1,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.52x = 4,218.66 × 1,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.52x = 7,587,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,804.70/3,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.68

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