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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.38, 4,159.29 and 1,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.38, 4,159.29 and 1,834.44 is: 2,532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.38 : 4,159.29 = 1,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.38/4,159.29 = 1,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.38x = 4,159.29 × 1,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.38x = 7,629,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,967.95/3,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.03

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