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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.63, 4,182.33 and 1,852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.63, 4,182.33 and 1,852.35 is: 2,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.63 : 4,182.33 = 1,852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.63/4,182.33 = 1,852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.63x = 4,182.33 × 1,852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.63x = 7,747,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,138.98/3,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.28

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