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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.97, 4,262.68 and 1,830.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.97, 4,262.68 and 1,830.04 is: 2,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.97 : 4,262.68 = 1,830.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.97/4,262.68 = 1,830.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.97x = 4,262.68 × 1,830.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.97x = 7,800,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800,859.68/3,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.39

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