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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.46, 4,157.19 and 1,835.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.46, 4,157.19 and 1,835.21 is: 2,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.46 : 4,157.19 = 1,835.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.46/4,157.19 = 1,835.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.46x = 4,157.19 × 1,835.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.46x = 7,629,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,316.66/3,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.75

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