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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.76, 4,230.71 and 1,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.76, 4,230.71 and 1,806.62 is: 2,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.76 : 4,230.71 = 1,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.76/4,230.71 = 1,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.76x = 4,230.71 × 1,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.76x = 7,643,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,265.69/3,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.10

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