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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.68, 4,249.44 and 1,820.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.68, 4,249.44 and 1,820.94 is: 2,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.68 : 4,249.44 = 1,820.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.68/4,249.44 = 1,820.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.68x = 4,249.44 × 1,820.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.68x = 7,737,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,975.27/3,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.59

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