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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.35, 4,154.64 and 1,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.35, 4,154.64 and 1,832.18 is: 2,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.35 : 4,154.64 = 1,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.35/4,154.64 = 1,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.35x = 4,154.64 × 1,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.35x = 7,612,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,048.32/3,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.95

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