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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.69, 4,595.44 and 1,822.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.69, 4,595.44 and 1,822.79 is: 2,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.69 : 4,595.44 = 1,822.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.69/4,595.44 = 1,822.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.69x = 4,595.44 × 1,822.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.69x = 8,376,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,522.08/3,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.13

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