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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.78, 4,156.90 and 1,833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.78, 4,156.90 and 1,833.23 is: 2,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.78 : 4,156.90 = 1,833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.78/4,156.90 = 1,833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.78x = 4,156.90 × 1,833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.78x = 7,620,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,553.79/3,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.25

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