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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.02, 4,158.33 and 1,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.02, 4,158.33 and 1,834.26 is: 2,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.02 : 4,158.33 = 1,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.02/4,158.33 = 1,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.02x = 4,158.33 × 1,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.02x = 7,627,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,458.39/3,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.50

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