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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.06, 4,181.67 and 1,836.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.06, 4,181.67 and 1,836.77 is: 2,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.06 : 4,181.67 = 1,836.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.06/4,181.67 = 1,836.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.06x = 4,181.67 × 1,836.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.06x = 7,680,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,769.33/3,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.18

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