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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.67, 4,229.30 and 1,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.67, 4,229.30 and 1,804.32 is: 2,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.67 : 4,229.30 = 1,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.67/4,229.30 = 1,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.67x = 4,229.30 × 1,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.67x = 7,631,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,010.58/3,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.81

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