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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.76, 4,181.04 and 1,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.76, 4,181.04 and 1,834.80 is: 2,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.76 : 4,181.04 = 1,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.76/4,181.04 = 1,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.76x = 4,181.04 × 1,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.76x = 7,671,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,372.19/3,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.01

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