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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.72, 4,155.10 and 1,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.72, 4,155.10 and 1,831.88 is: 2,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.72 : 4,155.10 = 1,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.72/4,155.10 = 1,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.72x = 4,155.10 × 1,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.72x = 7,611,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,644.59/3,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.18

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