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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.10, 4,155.14 and 1,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.10, 4,155.14 and 1,892 is: 2,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.10 : 4,155.14 = 1,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.10/4,155.14 = 1,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.10x = 4,155.14 × 1,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.10x = 7,861,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,524.88/3,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.85

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