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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.83, 4,231.15 and 1,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.83, 4,231.15 and 1,807.27 is: 2,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.83 : 4,231.15 = 1,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.83/4,231.15 = 1,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.83x = 4,231.15 × 1,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.83x = 7,646,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,830.46/3,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.21

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