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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.62, 4,629.52 and 1,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.62, 4,629.52 and 1,836.52 is: 2,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.62 : 4,629.52 = 1,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.62/4,629.52 = 1,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.62x = 4,629.52 × 1,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.62x = 8,502,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502,206.07/3,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.22

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