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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.77, 4,511.67 and 1,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.77, 4,511.67 and 1,844.26 is: 2,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.77 : 4,511.67 = 1,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.77/4,511.67 = 1,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.77x = 4,511.67 × 1,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.77x = 8,320,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,692.51/3,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.98

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