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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.28, 4,235.52 and 1,810.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.28, 4,235.52 and 1,810.36 is: 2,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.28 : 4,235.52 = 1,810.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.28/4,235.52 = 1,810.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.28x = 4,235.52 × 1,810.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.28x = 7,667,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,815.99/3,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.25

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