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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.41, 3,118.83 and 1,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.41, 3,118.83 and 1,832.61 is: 2,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.41 : 3,118.83 = 1,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.41/3,118.83 = 1,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.41x = 3,118.83 × 1,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.41x = 5,715,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,599.05/2,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.90

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