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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.67, 4,224.90 and 1,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.67, 4,224.90 and 1,803.12 is: 2,487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.67 : 4,224.90 = 1,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.67/4,224.90 = 1,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.67x = 4,224.90 × 1,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.67x = 7,618,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,001.69/3,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.37

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