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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.41, 4,154.76 and 1,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.41, 4,154.76 and 1,833.26 is: 2,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.41 : 4,154.76 = 1,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.41/4,154.76 = 1,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.41x = 4,154.76 × 1,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.41x = 7,616,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616,734.54/3,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.45

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