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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.62, 4,265.82 and 1,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.62, 4,265.82 and 1,833.62 is: 2,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.62 : 4,265.82 = 1,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.62/4,265.82 = 1,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.62x = 4,265.82 × 1,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.62x = 7,821,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,903.53/3,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.03

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