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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.07, 4,345.77 and 1,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.07, 4,345.77 and 1,804.80 is: 2,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.07 : 4,345.77 = 1,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.07/4,345.77 = 1,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.07x = 4,345.77 × 1,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.07x = 7,843,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,245.70/3,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.65

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