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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.62, 4,493.79 and 1,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.62, 4,493.79 and 1,831.38 is: 2,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.62 : 4,493.79 = 1,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.62/4,493.79 = 1,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.62x = 4,493.79 × 1,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.62x = 8,229,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,837.13/3,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.06

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