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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.51, 4,323.24 and 1,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.51, 4,323.24 and 1,806.93 is: 2,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.51 : 4,323.24 = 1,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.51/4,323.24 = 1,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.51x = 4,323.24 × 1,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.51x = 7,811,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811,792.05/3,133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.99

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