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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.19, 4,069.87 and 1,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.19, 4,069.87 and 1,830.72 is: 2,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.19 : 4,069.87 = 1,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.19/4,069.87 = 1,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.19x = 4,069.87 × 1,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.19x = 7,450,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,792.41/2,950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.53

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