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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.55, 4,219.35 and 1,798.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.55, 4,219.35 and 1,798.36 is: 2,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.55 : 4,219.35 = 1,798.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.55/4,219.35 = 1,798.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.55x = 4,219.35 × 1,798.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.55x = 7,587,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,910.27/3,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.70

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