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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.59, 4,223.35 and 1,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.59, 4,223.35 and 1,801.70 is: 2,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.59 : 4,223.35 = 1,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.59/4,223.35 = 1,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.59x = 4,223.35 × 1,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.59x = 7,609,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,209.70/3,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.19

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