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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.92, 4,238.06 and 1,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.92, 4,238.06 and 1,812.72 is: 2,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.92 : 4,238.06 = 1,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.92/4,238.06 = 1,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.92x = 4,238.06 × 1,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.92x = 7,682,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,416.12/3,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.67

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