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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.62, 4,264.37 and 1,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.62, 4,264.37 and 1,831.04 is: 2,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.62 : 4,264.37 = 1,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.62/4,264.37 = 1,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.62x = 4,264.37 × 1,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.62x = 7,808,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,238.72/3,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.44

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