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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.28, 4,345.98 and 1,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.28, 4,345.98 and 1,804.68 is: 2,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.28 : 4,345.98 = 1,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.28/4,345.98 = 1,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.28x = 4,345.98 × 1,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.28x = 7,843,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,103.19/3,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.44

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