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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.66, 4,230.54 and 1,789.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.66, 4,230.54 and 1,789.77 is: 2,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.66 : 4,230.54 = 1,789.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.66/4,230.54 = 1,789.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.66x = 4,230.54 × 1,789.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.66x = 7,571,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,693.58/3,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.85

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