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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.93, 4,623.01 and 1,833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.93, 4,623.01 and 1,833.87 is: 2,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.93 : 4,623.01 = 1,833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.93/4,623.01 = 1,833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.93x = 4,623.01 × 1,833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.93x = 8,477,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,999.35/3,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.31

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