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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.65, 4,182.24 and 1,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.65, 4,182.24 and 1,851.72 is: 2,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.65 : 4,182.24 = 1,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.65/4,182.24 = 1,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.65x = 4,182.24 × 1,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.65x = 7,744,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,322.54/3,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.34

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