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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.95, 4,264.20 and 1,830.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.95, 4,264.20 and 1,830.98 is: 2,526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.95 : 4,264.20 = 1,830.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.95/4,264.20 = 1,830.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.95x = 4,264.20 × 1,830.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.95x = 7,807,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,664.92/3,089.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.79

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