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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.23, 4,290.47 and 1,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.23, 4,290.47 and 1,832.91 is: 2,529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.23 : 4,290.47 = 1,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.23/4,290.47 = 1,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.23x = 4,290.47 × 1,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.23x = 7,864,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,045.37/3,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.26

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