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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.69, 4,250.72 and 1,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.69, 4,250.72 and 1,821.12 is: 2,512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.69 : 4,250.72 = 1,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.69/4,250.72 = 1,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.69x = 4,250.72 × 1,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.69x = 7,741,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,071.21/3,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.77

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