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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.49, 4,073.69 and 1,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.49, 4,073.69 and 1,831.88 is: 2,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.49 : 4,073.69 = 1,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.49/4,073.69 = 1,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.49x = 4,073.69 × 1,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.49x = 7,462,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,526.00/2,950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.25

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