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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.81, 4,495.41 and 1,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.81, 4,495.41 and 1,832.38 is: 2,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.81 : 4,495.41 = 1,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.81/4,495.41 = 1,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.81x = 4,495.41 × 1,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.81x = 8,237,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,299.38/3,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.11

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