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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.34, 4,187.64 and 1,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.34, 4,187.64 and 1,838.56 is: 2,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.34 : 4,187.64 = 1,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.34/4,187.64 = 1,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.34x = 4,187.64 × 1,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.34x = 7,699,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,227.40/3,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.20

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