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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.45, 4,511.36 and 1,838.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.45, 4,511.36 and 1,838.09 is: 2,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.45 : 4,511.36 = 1,838.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.45/4,511.36 = 1,838.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.45x = 4,511.36 × 1,838.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.45x = 8,292,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,301.58/3,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.60

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