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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.89, 4,348.41 and 1,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.89, 4,348.41 and 1,806.72 is: 2,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.89 : 4,348.41 = 1,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.89/4,348.41 = 1,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.89x = 4,348.41 × 1,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.89x = 7,856,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856,359.32/3,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.38

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