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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.65, 4,158.77 and 1,835.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.65, 4,158.77 and 1,835.01 is: 2,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.65 : 4,158.77 = 1,835.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.65/4,158.77 = 1,835.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.65x = 4,158.77 × 1,835.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.65x = 7,631,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,375.36/3,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.27

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