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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.52, 4,509.60 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.52, 4,509.60 and 1,853.76 is: 2,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.52 : 4,509.60 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.52/4,509.60 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.52x = 4,509.60 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.52x = 8,359,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,359,716.10/3,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.91

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