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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.08, 4,222.50 and 1,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.08, 4,222.50 and 1,801 is: 2,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.08 : 4,222.50 = 1,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.08/4,222.50 = 1,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.08x = 4,222.50 × 1,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.08x = 7,604,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,722.50/3,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.14

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