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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.63, 4,225.68 and 1,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.63, 4,225.68 and 1,803.74 is: 2,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.63 : 4,225.68 = 1,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.63/4,225.68 = 1,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.63x = 4,225.68 × 1,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.63x = 7,622,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,028.04/3,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.72

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