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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.48, 4,241.46 and 1,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.48, 4,241.46 and 1,832.20 is: 2,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.48 : 4,241.46 = 1,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.48/4,241.46 = 1,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.48x = 4,241.46 × 1,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.48x = 7,771,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,203.01/3,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.47

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