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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.73, 4,267.79 and 1,833.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.73, 4,267.79 and 1,833.91 is: 2,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.73 : 4,267.79 = 1,833.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.73/4,267.79 = 1,833.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.73x = 4,267.79 × 1,833.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.73x = 7,826,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826,729.80/3,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.68

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