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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.49, 4,161.97 and 1,837.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.49, 4,161.97 and 1,837.56 is: 2,537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.49 : 4,161.97 = 1,837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.49/4,161.97 = 1,837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.49x = 4,161.97 × 1,837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.49x = 7,647,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,887.50/3,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.04

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