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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.86, 4,219.42 and 1,798.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.86, 4,219.42 and 1,798.17 is: 2,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.86 : 4,219.42 = 1,798.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.86/4,219.42 = 1,798.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.86x = 4,219.42 × 1,798.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.86x = 7,587,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,234.46/3,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.23

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