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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.81, 4,182.60 and 1,851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.81, 4,182.60 and 1,851.85 is: 2,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.81 : 4,182.60 = 1,851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.81/4,182.60 = 1,851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.81x = 4,182.60 × 1,851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.81x = 7,745,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,547.81/3,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.60

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