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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.68, 4,261.30 and 1,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.68, 4,261.30 and 1,829.14 is: 2,524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.68 : 4,261.30 = 1,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.68/4,261.30 = 1,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.68x = 4,261.30 × 1,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.68x = 7,794,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,499.06/3,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.39

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