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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.79, 4,227.78 and 1,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.79, 4,227.78 and 1,804.90 is: 2,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.79 : 4,227.78 = 1,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.79/4,227.78 = 1,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.79x = 4,227.78 × 1,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.79x = 7,630,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,630,720.12/3,063.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.61

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