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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.70, 4,181.80 and 1,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.70, 4,181.80 and 1,834.70 is: 2,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.70 : 4,181.80 = 1,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.70/4,181.80 = 1,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.70x = 4,181.80 × 1,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.70x = 7,672,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,348.46/3,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.38

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