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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.78, 4,159.48 and 1,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.78, 4,159.48 and 1,834.70 is: 2,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.78 : 4,159.48 = 1,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.78/4,159.48 = 1,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.78x = 4,159.48 × 1,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.78x = 7,631,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,397.96/3,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.17

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