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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.50, 4,154.49 and 1,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.50, 4,154.49 and 1,831.34 is: 2,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.50 : 4,154.49 = 1,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.50/4,154.49 = 1,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.50x = 4,154.49 × 1,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.50x = 7,608,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,294.10/3,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.25

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