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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.32, 4,179.36 and 1,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.32, 4,179.36 and 1,832.52 is: 2,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.32 : 4,179.36 = 1,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.32/4,179.36 = 1,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.32x = 4,179.36 × 1,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.32x = 7,658,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658,760.79/3,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.88

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