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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.83, 4,221.95 and 1,800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.83, 4,221.95 and 1,800.94 is: 2,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.83 : 4,221.95 = 1,800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.83/4,221.95 = 1,800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.83x = 4,221.95 × 1,800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.83x = 7,603,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,483.14/3,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.94

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