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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.89, 4,238.38 and 1,811.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.89, 4,238.38 and 1,811.87 is: 2,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.89 : 4,238.38 = 1,811.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.89/4,238.38 = 1,811.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.89x = 4,238.38 × 1,811.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.89x = 7,679,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,393.57/3,070.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.71

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