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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.50, 4,141.80 and 1,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.50, 4,141.80 and 1,882.08 is: 2,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.50 : 4,141.80 = 1,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.50/4,141.80 = 1,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.50x = 4,141.80 × 1,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.50x = 7,795,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,198.94/3,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.10

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