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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.81, 4,507.38 and 1,840.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.81, 4,507.38 and 1,840.35 is: 2,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.81 : 4,507.38 = 1,840.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.81/4,507.38 = 1,840.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.81x = 4,507.38 × 1,840.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.81x = 8,295,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,295,156.78/3,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.04

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