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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.84, 4,227.30 and 1,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.84, 4,227.30 and 1,804.28 is: 2,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.84 : 4,227.30 = 1,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.84/4,227.30 = 1,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.84x = 4,227.30 × 1,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.84x = 7,627,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,211.71/3,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.25

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