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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.74, 4,160.12 and 1,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.74, 4,160.12 and 1,836.19 is: 2,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.74 : 4,160.12 = 1,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.74/4,160.12 = 1,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.74x = 4,160.12 × 1,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.74x = 7,638,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,770.74/3,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.81

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