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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.06, 4,181.09 and 1,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.06, 4,181.09 and 1,853.34 is: 2,554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.06 : 4,181.09 = 1,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.06/4,181.09 = 1,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.06x = 4,181.09 × 1,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.06x = 7,748,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,972.07/3,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.84

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