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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.68, 4,262.39 and 1,829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.68, 4,262.39 and 1,829.71 is: 2,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.68 : 4,262.39 = 1,829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.68/4,262.39 = 1,829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.68x = 4,262.39 × 1,829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.68x = 7,798,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,937.61/3,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.01

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