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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.49, 3,142.16 and 1,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.49, 3,142.16 and 1,833.63 is: 2,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.49 : 3,142.16 = 1,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.49/3,142.16 = 1,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.49x = 3,142.16 × 1,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.49x = 5,761,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,558.84/2,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.90

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