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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.56, 4,347.83 and 1,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.56, 4,347.83 and 1,806.30 is: 2,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.56 : 4,347.83 = 1,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.56/4,347.83 = 1,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.56x = 4,347.83 × 1,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.56x = 7,853,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853,489.84/3,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.73

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