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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.89, 4,230.19 and 1,806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.89, 4,230.19 and 1,806.85 is: 2,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.89 : 4,230.19 = 1,806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.89/4,230.19 = 1,806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.89x = 4,230.19 × 1,806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.89x = 7,643,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,318.80/3,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.02

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