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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.97, 4,239.10 and 1,813.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.97, 4,239.10 and 1,813.08 is: 2,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.97 : 4,239.10 = 1,813.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.97/4,239.10 = 1,813.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.97x = 4,239.10 × 1,813.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.97x = 7,685,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,685,827.43/3,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.92

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