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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.51, 3,300.55 and 1,829.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.51, 3,300.55 and 1,829.99 is: 2,526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.51 : 3,300.55 = 1,829.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.51/3,300.55 = 1,829.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.51x = 3,300.55 × 1,829.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.51x = 6,039,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,977.17/2,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.65

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