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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.42, 4,286.59 and 1,830.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.42, 4,286.59 and 1,830.09 is: 2,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.42 : 4,286.59 = 1,830.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.42/4,286.59 = 1,830.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.42x = 4,286.59 × 1,830.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.42x = 7,844,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,845.49/3,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.37

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