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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.26, 4,176.21 and 1,831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.26, 4,176.21 and 1,831.33 is: 2,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.26 : 4,176.21 = 1,831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.26/4,176.21 = 1,831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.26x = 4,176.21 × 1,831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.26x = 7,648,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648,018.66/3,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.22

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