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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.96, 4,157.41 and 1,834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.96, 4,157.41 and 1,834.41 is: 2,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.96 : 4,157.41 = 1,834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.96/4,157.41 = 1,834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.96x = 4,157.41 × 1,834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.96x = 7,626,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,394.48/3,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.20

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