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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.58, 4,230.81 and 1,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.58, 4,230.81 and 1,807.02 is: 2,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.58 : 4,230.81 = 1,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.58/4,230.81 = 1,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.58x = 4,230.81 × 1,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.58x = 7,645,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,149.25/3,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.87

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