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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.48, 4,070.77 and 1,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.48, 4,070.77 and 1,833.08 is: 2,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.48 : 4,070.77 = 1,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.48/4,070.77 = 1,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.48x = 4,070.77 × 1,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.48x = 7,462,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,047.07/2,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.24

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