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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.83, 4,637.43 and 1,859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.83, 4,637.43 and 1,859.11 is: 2,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.83 : 4,637.43 = 1,859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.83/4,637.43 = 1,859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.83x = 4,637.43 × 1,859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.83x = 8,621,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,485.52/3,090.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.38

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