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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.55, 4,225.71 and 1,803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.55, 4,225.71 and 1,803.55 is: 2,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.55 : 4,225.71 = 1,803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.55/4,225.71 = 1,803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.55x = 4,225.71 × 1,803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.55x = 7,621,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,249.12/3,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.72

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