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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.95, 4,225.06 and 1,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.95, 4,225.06 and 1,803.40 is: 2,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.95 : 4,225.06 = 1,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.95/4,225.06 = 1,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.95x = 4,225.06 × 1,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.95x = 7,619,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,464.90/3,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.63

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