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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.70, 4,230.98 and 1,807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.70, 4,230.98 and 1,807.15 is: 2,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.70 : 4,230.98 = 1,807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.70/4,230.98 = 1,807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.70x = 4,230.98 × 1,807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.70x = 7,646,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,015.51/3,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.05

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