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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.59, 4,524.68 and 1,918.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.59, 4,524.68 and 1,918.09 is: 2,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.59 : 4,524.68 = 1,918.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.59/4,524.68 = 1,918.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.59x = 4,524.68 × 1,918.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.59x = 8,678,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,743.46/3,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.78

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