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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.93, 4,161.51 and 1,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.93, 4,161.51 and 1,836.59 is: 2,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.93 : 4,161.51 = 1,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.93/4,161.51 = 1,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.93x = 4,161.51 × 1,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.93x = 7,642,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,966.84/3,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.04

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