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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.77, 4,236.10 and 1,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.77, 4,236.10 and 1,810.88 is: 2,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.77 : 4,236.10 = 1,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.77/4,236.10 = 1,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.77x = 4,236.10 × 1,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.77x = 7,671,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,059.71/3,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.90

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