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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.05, 3,027.40 and 1,829.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.05, 3,027.40 and 1,829.61 is: 2,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.05 : 3,027.40 = 1,829.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.05/3,027.40 = 1,829.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.05x = 3,027.40 × 1,829.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.05x = 5,538,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,956.74/2,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.26

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