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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.57, 4,347.07 and 1,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.57, 4,347.07 and 1,805.56 is: 2,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.57 : 4,347.07 = 1,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.57/4,347.07 = 1,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.57x = 4,347.07 × 1,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.57x = 7,848,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,895.71/3,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.26

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