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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.54, 4,219.47 and 1,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.54, 4,219.47 and 1,815.54 is: 2,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.54 : 4,219.47 = 1,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.54/4,219.47 = 1,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.54x = 4,219.47 × 1,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.54x = 7,660,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,616.56/3,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.48

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