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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.99, 4,158.54 and 1,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.99, 4,158.54 and 1,836.14 is: 2,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.99 : 4,158.54 = 1,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.99/4,158.54 = 1,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.99x = 4,158.54 × 1,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.99x = 7,635,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635,640.84/3,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.56

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