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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.42, 4,237.24 and 1,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.42, 4,237.24 and 1,810.08 is: 2,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.42 : 4,237.24 = 1,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.42/4,237.24 = 1,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.42x = 4,237.24 × 1,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.42x = 7,669,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,743.38/3,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.76

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