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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.83, 4,220.93 and 1,799.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.83, 4,220.93 and 1,799.93 is: 2,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.83 : 4,220.93 = 1,799.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.83/4,220.93 = 1,799.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.83x = 4,220.93 × 1,799.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.83x = 7,597,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,378.53/3,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.75

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