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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.70, 4,248.55 and 1,802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.70, 4,248.55 and 1,802.71 is: 2,487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.70 : 4,248.55 = 1,802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.70/4,248.55 = 1,802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.70x = 4,248.55 × 1,802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.70x = 7,658,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658,903.57/3,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.71

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