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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.08, 4,235.97 and 1,811.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.08, 4,235.97 and 1,811.03 is: 2,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.08 : 4,235.97 = 1,811.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.08/4,235.97 = 1,811.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.08x = 4,235.97 × 1,811.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.08x = 7,671,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,468.75/3,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.78

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