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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.52, 4,156.26 and 1,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.52, 4,156.26 and 1,832.76 is: 2,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.52 : 4,156.26 = 1,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.52/4,156.26 = 1,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.52x = 4,156.26 × 1,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.52x = 7,617,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,427.08/3,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.43

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