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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.59, 4,183.32 and 1,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.59, 4,183.32 and 1,912.26 is: 2,639.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.59 : 4,183.32 = 1,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.59/4,183.32 = 1,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.59x = 4,183.32 × 1,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.59x = 7,999,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,589.45/3,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.61

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